• Work Term : Temporary
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 8 to 24 hours per week
• Education : College / CEGEP
• Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Group home
• Various locations

Tasks

• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Assist clients / guests with special needs

Supervision

5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Mandt System training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Target audience

Persons with mental health disabilities

Area of work experience

Community service organization

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Adult Abuse Registry check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer

Support for mature workers

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example : flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)