rehabilitation worker - social services

Minimum Requirements

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: Will train

Work Setting

• Shelter for the homeless

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people
• 5-10 people
• 11-15 people

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Mental health first aid Certificate
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Medication Administration Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Security and Safety

• Criminal record 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

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?