community and social services worker

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Education or training
• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work setting

• Various locations
• Social service or charity agency
• Private residence

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Conduct social research
• 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
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Credentials

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Community disability studies Certificate
• Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
• Mental health first aid Certificate
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Medication Administration Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience:

• Aboriginal groups
• Culturally diverse groups
• Elderly
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with learning disabilities
• Persons with mental health disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Adult Abuse Registry check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel regularly
• 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
• 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

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities