community rehabilitation worker

Genesis Community Rehabilitation, Inc. specializes in providing Rehabilitation Support and Behaviour Consultation services to clients living with Acquired Brain Injury, Mental Health Issues, Spinal Cord Injuries and/or various complex needs. The Genesis team members are mindful of and employ the ethical principles of two unique associations: The Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychotherapists and Psychometrists (OACCPP) and The Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada (VRA).

*What?s in it for you:*

• Competitive wages
• Flexible scheduling

• Growth and developmental opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities

• Support and mentorship from our management team
• Make a difference in someone?s life

*Role description:*

• Assist clients with returning to an optimal level of independence
• Implement cognitive, physical and/or behavioural interventions

• Work with Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Senior populations
• Work with various ethnic groups, and respect all cultural values and traditions

• Provide support in a variety of settings including rehabilitation facilities and programs, hospitals, homes, school systems, workplaces and throughout the community.
• Work under the direction and supervision of a regulated health care professional such as Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, etc.

• Liaison with all members of treatment team to ensure effective service provision
• Prepare and submit detailed progress notes and comprehensive progress reports

*What we are looking for:*

• University or college degree/diploma in a relevant field
• Acquired brain injury, mental health and behavioural experience

• Experience working under a Regulated Health Care team (minimum 4 years)
• Enthusiastic and responsible workers

• Excellent communication, organization and social skills
• Current crisis intervention training (CPI, Safe Management, UMAB)

• Current First Aid/CPR.
• Current valid Police check/vulnerable sector screening.

• Valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle with ability to commute within your surrounding area.
• 6A endorsement and 2 million Professional Liability Insurance coverage is essential

• Fluency in a second language is an asset

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26.00-$32.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• What is your current availability?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• acquired brain injury: 2 years (preferred)
• mental health: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person