Community Rehabilitation worker

Title:
Community rehabilitation worker

Job Types
Regular job

Terms of Employment:
Full Time, Permanent

Salary:
$24.00 to 25.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 35 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date (at the latest in 3 months):
As soon as possible

Location:
9148 23 Ave Unit # 229
Edmonton, AB
T6N 1H9

(3 vacancies)

Overview

Languages
English

Education
College/CEGEP

Experience
1 year to less than 2 years

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

Responsibilities

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

Experience and specialization

Target audience
Females
Males
Persons with an intellectual disability
Persons with learning disabilities
Persons with mental health disabilities
Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information

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

Relocation & Retention bonus will be provided

Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

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

EMPLOYER: Blessing home care and group home ltd

How to apply

By mail
9148 23 Ave Unit # 229
Edmonton, AB
T6N 1H9

In person
9148 23 Ave Unit # 229
Edmonton, AB
T6N 1H9
Between 11:00 AM and 03:00 PM