social services worker

Education:

College/CEGEP. Special education and teaching, general. Social work, general.

Work setting:

Community-based or local.

Tasks:

• Prepare reports or case histories.
• Administrative and office activities.
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services.
• Food preparation.
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions.
• Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff.
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings.
• Manage events.

Supervision:

No supervision responsibility.

Target audience:

• Children.
• Culturally diverse groups.
• Elderly.
• Families.
• Females.
• Males.

Area of work experience:

Community service organization.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Day.
• Weekend.