group home worker

group home worker

Offer parameters
Youth First Miramichi Inc.
$26,99 an hour
Miramichi, NB, CA

Woke Type

permanent

About

  • Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
  • Langue de travail : Anglais
  • Heures de travail : 40 hours per week
  • Education :
  • Expérience :

Education

  • College / CEGEP
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

Group home

Tasks

  • Prepare reports or case histories
  • Administrative and office activities
  • Conduct social research
  • Implement life skills workshops
  • Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Food preparation
  • Provide suicide and crisis intervention
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
  • Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety
  • Implement behaviour management programs
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
  • Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Target audience

  • Aboriginal groups
  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Culturally diverse groups
  • Families
  • Females
  • Males
  • Persons with mental health disabilities

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Electronic mail
  • MS Office

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Child welfare check
  • Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Own vehicle
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Attention to detail

Weight handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Values and ethics
  • Client focus
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Team player
  • Organized

Experience

Experience an asset

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • As per collective agreement
  • Mileage paid
  • Pension plan