community rehabilitation worker

Education:

College/CEGEP.

Work setting:

Work in employer's/client's home. Various locations.

Tasks:

• Interview inmates to assess adjustment problems.
• Prepare reports or case histories.
• Supervise support staff.
• Administrative and office activities.
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services.
• Develop specialized rehabilitation programs.
• Plan rehabilitation programs with offenders, establishing rules of conduct, goals and objectives.
• Conduct social research.
• Implement life skills workshops.
• Plan rehabilitation programs with offenders.
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs.
• Conduct follow-up assessments.
• 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 substance abuse treatment programs.
• 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.
• Offer mentoring.

Supervision:

3-4 people.

Target audience:

• Females.
• Males.
• Persons with an intellectual disability.
• Persons with learning disabilities.
• Persons with mental health disabilities.
• Persons with physical disabilities.

Security and safety:

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Weight handling:

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Personal suitability:

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

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.