youth worker

Rocky Mountain Behaviour Analysts Inc.; Cranbrook; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A community service provider in Cranbrook, Canada, is seeking a dedicated support worker to assist clients with special needs. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, preparing reports, and implementing life skills workshops, ensuring quality care for individuals in need. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant diploma and strong interpersonal skills. This is a permanent position with competitive health benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have efficient interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories.
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services.
• Implement behaviour management programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Client focus

Written communication

Education

College or CEGEP diploma of 1 to 2 years

Job description

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

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
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Resolve conflict situations
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Team player

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week