Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Services for the homeless
Work setting
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Urban area
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Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre
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Social service or charity agency
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Shelter for the homeless
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Prepare reports or case histories
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Administrative and office activities
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Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
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Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
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Conduct follow-up assessments
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Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
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Provide suicide and crisis intervention
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Resolve conflict situations
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Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
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Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
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Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
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Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
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Cultural Awareness Training
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First Aid Certificate
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CPR Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
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Aboriginal groups
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Culturally diverse groups
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Elderly
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Females
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Males
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Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing
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Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
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Persons with an intellectual disability
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Persons with learning disabilities
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Persons with mental health disabilities
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Persons with physical disabilities
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Street population
Additional information
Security and safety
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Physically demanding
Weight handling
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Judgement
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Client focus
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Team player
Benefits
Financial benefits
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As per collective agreement
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Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.