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Education: Bachelor's degree. Work site environment: Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders). Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance). Services for pregnant teens. Services for the homeless. Work setting: Urban area. Work in employer's/client's home. Social service or charity agency. Shelter for the homeless. Tasks: Prepare reports or case histories. Administrative and office activities. Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services. Implement life skills workshops. 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. Conduct individual and group counselling sessions. Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients. Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research. Assist clients/guests with special needs. Accompany clients to appointments and social outings. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Mental health first aid Certificate. Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate. First Aid Certificate. CPR Certificate. Target audience: Adolescents. Culturally diverse groups. Females. Persons with mental health disabilities. Street population. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Judgement. Client focus. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Team player. Employment terms options: Evening. Shift. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Night. On call. Day. Weekend. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement.