Community rehabilitation worker
Mariam's Footsteps Inc
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Group home
- Urban area
- Work in employer’s/client’s home
- Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare reports or case histories
- Administrative and office activities
- Appraise clients’ needs or eligibility for specific services
- Conduct social research
- Implement life skills workshops
- Assess client’s relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Resolve conflict situations
- Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Establish registry of special needs support workers
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Supervision
- 3-4 people
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Aboriginal groups
- Culturally diverse groups
- Females
- Males
- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with learning disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
- Driver’s validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Health care plan