social worker

Education:

Master's degree. Social work, other.

Work setting:

Community service organization. Social service or charity agency.

Tasks:

• Conduct psychosocial assessments.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of social programs .
• Interview client individually, in families, or in groups, to assess their situation and problems to determine the types of services required .
• Provide mediation services.
• Take authorized protective action when necessary.
• Provide counsel and therapy to help clients resolve social and personal problems.
• Conduct social research.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient's outcomes.
• Monitor and evaluate.
• Conduct follow-up assessments.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Provincial certificate of registration.

Policy and program experience:

Mental health.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check. Vulnerable sector check.

Transportation/travel information:

Valid driver's licence. Own vehicle.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Attention to detail.

Personal suitability:

Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Adaptability.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Mileage paid.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Long term benefits:

Maternity and parental benefits.

Other benefits:

• On-site recreation and activities.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Team building opportunities.

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.

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.).
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.

Support for Veterans:

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans.

Support for Indigenous people:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers .

Support for mature workers:

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination .
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers .
• 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 p