Community Rehabilitation Worker

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home
• Rural area
• Mental health institution, facility or clinic

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Develop specialized rehabilitation programs
• Perform administrative tasks
• Implement life skills workshops
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• 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
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Manage events
• Offer mentoring

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

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

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate; or equivalent experience

Experience: Experience an asset

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Community disability studies Certificate
• Core competencies for public health in Canada Course
• Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Medication Administration Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Who can apply

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit