residence co-ordinator - group home

Government of Canada; Oakville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body is seeking a qualified individual to provide support in child welfare settings. Responsibilities include preparing reports, supervising client activities in group homes, and implementing life skills workshops. Ideal candidates must possess specific certifications such as the Intensive Behavioural Intervention Certification and have a strong focus on client care and crisis intervention. This is an on-site role located in Oakville, Ontario, with no remote work options available.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Mileage paid

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Intensive behavioural intervention Certification is mandatory.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate is needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories.
• Administrative and office activities.
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Judgement

Client focus

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Office

Electronic mail

Job description

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

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

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