community and social services worker

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

Education or training. Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders). Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance). Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

Work setting:

Various locations. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Social service or charity agency.

Tasks:

• Prepare reports or case histories.
• Administrative and office activities.
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services.
• Perform administrative tasks.
• Conduct social research.
• Implement life skills workshops.
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs.
• Conduct follow-up assessments.
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community.
• Housekeeping activities.
• Food preparation.
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention.
• Resolve conflict situations.
• Implement behaviour management programs.
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients.
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs.
• Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff.
• Assist clients/guests with special needs.
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings.

Supervision:

No supervision responsibility.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
• Community disability studies Certificate.
• Developmental services worker (DSW) Training.
• Mandt System training.
• Mental health first aid Certificate.
• Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate.
• Cultural Awareness Training.
• Medication Administration Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.
• CPR Certificate.

Target audience:

• Aboriginal groups.
• Culturally diverse groups.
• Elderly.
• Females.
• Males.
• Persons who are blind/visually impaired.
• Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).
• Persons with an intellectual disability.
• Persons with learning disabilities.
• Persons with mental health disabilities.
• Persons with physical disabilities.
• Street population.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Electronic mail.
• MS Office.

Area of work experience:

Community service organization.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Driver's validity licence check.
• Driving record check (abstract).
• Adult Abuse Registry check.

Transportation/travel information:

• Own vehicle.
• Willing to travel.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Travel expenses paid by employer.
• Public transportation is not available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Physically demanding.
• Tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

1. Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
2. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
3. Do you have experience working in this field?.
4. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• On call.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.

Workplace information:

On the road job.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.

Financial benefits:

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

Long term benefits:

• Long-term care insurance.
• Maternity and parental benefits.

Other benefits:

Learning/training paid by employer.