rehabilitation worker - social services
Education: College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience. 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 the homeless. Work setting: Group home. Shelter for the homeless. Tasks: Prepare reports or case histories. Administrative and office activities. Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services. Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs. Conduct follow-up assessments. Housekeeping activities…
- On-site
- Sydney, NS
- Posted Aug 6, 2026
- Apply by Aug 20, 2026
- 10 positions
Job summary
Education: College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience. 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 the homeless. Work setting: Group home. Shelter for the homeless. Tasks: Prepare reports or case histories. Administrative and office activities. Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services. Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs. 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. Implement behaviour management programs. 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. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. 3-4 people. 5-10 people. 11-15 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Mental health first aid Certificate. Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate. Medication Administration Certificate. Pharmacology Certificate. First Aid Certificate. CPR Certificate. Target audience: Females. Males. Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). Persons with an intellectual disability. Persons with learning disabilities. Persons with mental health disabilities. Street population. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Judgement. Client focus. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Morning. Night. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: On call. Day. Weekend.
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- Credentials Certificates
- licences
- memberships
- and courses Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Mental health first aid Certificate Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate Medicati
Additional details
- Minimum education
- College diploma
- Apply by
- Aug 20, 2026