Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Berwick, Nova Scotia, Canada Liberty Lodge Inc Full time

Work Term:
Permanent

  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 16 to 40 hours per week
  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment:

  • Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
  • Socioeconomic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
  • Volunteer coordination
  • MealsonWheels
  • Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Services for the homeless

Work setting:

  • Work in employer's/client's home

Tasks:

  • Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
  • Administrative and office activities
  • Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
  • Conduct followup assessments
  • Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Food preparation
  • Provide suicide and crisis intervention
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and halfway houses
  • Implement behaviour management programs
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
  • Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
  • Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Supervision:

  • 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

  • Developmental services worker¿(DSW)¿Training
  • Mental health first aid Certificate
  • Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Target audience:

  • Females
  • Males

Security and safety:

  • Bondable
  • Criminal record check
  • Child Abuse Registry check
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information:

  • Own transportation
  • Own vehicle
  • Willing to travel
  • Willing to travel
regularly

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

  • Fastpaced environment
  • Work under pressure

Weight handling:

  • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability:

  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Team player

Screening questions:

  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Workplace information:

  • On the road job

Health benefits:

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits:

  • Mileage paid

Long term benefits:

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan


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