Developmental Service Worker

1 month ago


London, Canada St. Leonard's Society of London Full time

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
**Work site environment**:

- Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
**Work setting**:

- Work in employer's/client's home
- Urban area
- Social service or charity agency
**Tasks**:

- Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
- 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
- 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**:

- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
**Target audience**:

- Elderly
- Females
- Males
- Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with learning disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Mileage paid
**Long term benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Other benefits
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)



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