family social worker

Education:

Bachelor's degree. Human development, family studies and related services, other. Social psychology. Applied psychology. Human services, general. Social work, general. Social work, other. Social sciences, other. Mental and social health services and allied professions, other.

Asset languages:

• Panjabi; Punjabi.

Work setting:

• Community service organization.
• Social and family service agency.
• Associations and non profit organizations.

Tasks:

• Conduct psychosocial assessments.
• Interview client individually, in families, or in groups, to assess their situation and problems to determine the types of services required .
• Investigate cases of child abuse or neglect.
• Provide mediation services.
• Take authorized protective action when necessary.
• Provide counsel and therapy to help clients resolve social and personal problems.
• Plan programs of assistance for clients.
• Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services.
• Provide public education and consultation regarding counselling services, issues and methods.
• Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team of professionals working with a client group.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient's outcomes.
• Monitor and evaluate.
• Prepare reports or case histories.
• Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them.
• Counsel individuals on daily-life issues.
• Conduct training sessions.
• Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety.
• Provide supportive counselling and life skills programming.
• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems.

Target audience:

Family.

Specialization in family practice:

Family counselling.

Social work specialization:

Child welfare. Family mediation.

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.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.

Financial benefits:

• Life insurance.
• Pension plan.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Other benefits.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Wellness program.