Group home worker

Kibbi; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

Kibbi in Vancouver, Canada is hiring for a permanent, full-time role in a group home setting. The worker will assess client needs, supervise residents, and coordinate with health and social service providers. Strong interpersonal skills and ethical judgment are essential.

Applicants should have a college diploma (1–2 years) and relevant certifications (NVCI, First Aid, CPR). MS Office proficiency and a valid driver's license are preferred for transport and documentation tasks.

Qualifications

• College/CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma (1–2 years) required.
• 7 months to <1 year of related experience preferred.
• Familiarity with MS Office and basic computer skills.
• Experience working in community service organizations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for services.
• Assess clients' skill strengths and development needs.
• Supervise clients in group homes and half-way houses.
• Liaise with social services agencies and health care providers.
• Assist in evaluating treatment program effectiveness.
• Assist clients with special needs and accompany to appointments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgement

Values and ethics

Client focus

Written communication

Initiative

Independent work

Handling pressure

Education

College/CEGEP certificate or diploma (1–2 years)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• 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

WORK SETTING

• Group home

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

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• 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

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Early morning

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Shift
• Morning
• Day

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan