Group Home Worker

Job summary

Supervise and support clients with intellectual, mental health, and physical disabilities living in group homes. Responsibilities include assessing client needs, coordinating with healthcare providers, and accompanying clients to appointments.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience 7 months to less than 1 year On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Group home Responsibilities Tasks Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs Assist clients/guests with special needs Accompany clients to appointments and social outings Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate Experience and specialization Target audience Persons with an intellectual disability Persons with mental health disabilities Persons with physical disabilities Computer and technology knowledge MS Office Area of work experience Community service organization Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Driving record check (abstract) Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently Work under pressure Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Judgement Values and ethics Client focus Excellent written communication Initiative Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits As per collective agreement Group insurance benefits Life insurance

What you’ll do

Supervise and support clients with intellectual, mental health, and physical disabilities living in group homes. Responsibilities include assessing client needs, coordinating with healthcare providers, and accompanying clients to appointments.

Requirements

Requires a non-university certificate or diploma and 7 to 12 months of experience. Mandatory certifications include NVCI, First Aid, CPR, and a valid driver's license with a clean criminal record check.

Benefits

• Health Benefits • Dental Plan • Health Care Plan • Vision Care Benefits • Financial Benefits • Group Insurance Benefits • Life Insurance

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• case management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Client Assessment
• Crisis Intervention
• Case Management
• Patient Supervision
• Interpersonal Skills
• Written Communication
• MS Office
• First Aid
• CPR
• Judgment

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Administrative