Resident Support Worker

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Work Setting:

Women’s shelter

Shelter for the homeless

Social service or charity agency

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Specific Skills:

Prepare daily reports

Provide child care

Assist clients with time management and organization skills

Promote and encourage daily living skills

Assist with administering medication

Appraise clients’ needs or eligibility for specific services

Assess client’s relevant skill strengths and development needs

Provide suicide and crisis intervention

Resolve conflict situations

Supervise children’s visits with parent to ensure their safety

Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients

Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

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Additional Skills:

Administrative and office activities

Participate in house activities

Housekeeping activities

Food preparation

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Our Target Audience:

Adolescents

Children

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You must have the following:

Child abuse registry check

Child welfare check

Criminal record check/ clearance with vulnerable population

First Aid/ CPR Certificate

Completion of post secondary education (in a related field

is an asset)

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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

Fast-paced environment

Work under pressure

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The right person for this job:

Takes Initiative

Effective interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Client focus

Judgement free