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group home worker
Posted on April 03, 2025 by Employer details Developmental Disabilities Association
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Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work setting: Group home. Tasks: Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services. 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. 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Developmental services worker (DSW) Training. Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate. First Aid Certificate. CPR Certificate. 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. 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. Screening questions: Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. What is the highest level of study you have completed?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Group insurance benefits. Pension plan. Other benefits: Wellness program.- LocationVancouver, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$22.00HOUR hourly / 37.5 hours per week
- Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
- Day, Shift, Early Morning, Morning
- Start date: 2025-05-01 End date: 2025-08-31
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3274435
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
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
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- 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
- 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
- Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
- 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
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
- Group insurance benefits
- Pension plan
Other benefits
- Wellness program
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
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