Residence co-ordinator – group home

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Child welfare
• Palliative care
• Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work setting

• Group home
• Urban area
• Work in employer’s/client’s home
• Staff accommodation available
• Private residence

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Appraise clients’ needs or eligibility for specific services
• Implement life skills workshops
• Assess client’s relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• 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
• Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Intensive behavioural intervention Certification
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Child welfare check
• Driver’s validity licence check
• Medical exam
• Adult Abuse Registry 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

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid