Group Home Worker

Work setting

• Group home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Conduct social research
• Implement life skills workshops
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• 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
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Adolescents
• Children
• Culturally diverse groups
• Families
• Females
• Males
• Persons with mental health disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child welfare check
• Driver's validity licence 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 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Mileage paid