community worker
Education:
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. or equivalent experience.
Work setting:
- Urban area.
- Community agency.
- Various locations.
- Social service or charity agency.
- Recreational facility/institution.
- Swimming.
- Fitness centre.
Tasks:
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs.
- Conduct follow-up assessments.
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research.
- Assist clients/guests with special needs.
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings.
- Manage events.
- Manage knowledge.
- Leading/instructing groups.
- Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs.
- Instruct groups and individuals in arts and crafts.
- Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.
- Assist with coordination of recreational, sport and fitness events .
- Prepare reports.
- Understand principles of group dynamics.
- Leading/instructing individuals.
- Plan and carry out recreational, fitness and sports activities.
- Assemble supplies, sports and game equipment.
- Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required.
Supervision:
No supervision responsibility.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- Community disability studies Certificate.
- Developmental services worker (DSW) Training.
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate.
- Medication Administration Certificate.
- First Aid Certificate.
- CPR Certificate.
Security and safety:
- Criminal record check.
- Child welfare check.
- Driving record check (abstract).
- Vulnerable sector check.
Transportation/travel information:
- Own transportation.
- Own vehicle.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Public transportation is available.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Ability to work independently.
- Attention to detail.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Interpersonal awareness.
- Judgement.
- Client focus.
- Excellent written communication.
- Flexibility.
- Initiative.
- Team player.
- Organized.
- Dependability.
- Reliability.
Screening questions:
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
Day.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
Mileage paid.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- Learning/training paid by employer.
- On-site amenities.