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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Work setting: Group home. Private residence. Tasks: Prepare reports or case histories. Administrative and office activities. Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services. Conduct social research. Implement life skills workshops. Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs. Conduct follow-up assessments. Sign language. Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community. 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. Conduct individual and group counselling sessions. Establish registry of special needs support workers. Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients. Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures. Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research. Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs. Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff. Assist clients/guests with special needs. Accompany clients to appointments and social outings. Supervision: More than 20 people. Working groups. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Behaviour management Certification. Community disability studies Certificate. Intensive behavioural intervention Certification. Mandt System training. Mental health first aid Certificate. Relationship development intervention (RDI) training. Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course. Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate. Medication Administration Certificate. First Aid Certificate. CPR Certificate. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Child welfare check. Driving record check (abstract). Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Own vehicle. Willing to travel. Valid driver's licence. Travel expenses paid by employer. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Judgement. Client focus. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Team player. Experience: 5 years or more. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Financial benefits: Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).