group home operator

• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Group home

Tasks

• Administrative and office activities
• Appraise clients’ needs or eligibility for specific services
• Implement life skills workshops
• Assess client’s relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Resolve conflict situations
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Target audience

• Persons with an intellectual disability

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Driver’s validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Adult Abuse Registry check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Wellness program