Social services worker

Durée de l'emploi:
Permanent
Langue de travail:
Anglais
Heures de travail: 10 to 40 hours per week

Education:

Expérience:
Education   College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Work site environment   Corrections
Crime prevention
Work setting   Half-way house
Tasks   Administrative and office activities
Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
Provide suicide and crisis intervention
Resolve conflict situations
Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
Assist offenders in pre-release and release planning
Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses   First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate
Target audience   Females
Males
Security and safety   Criminal record check
Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information   Valid driver's licence
Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities   Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Weight handling   Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability   Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Judgement
Client focus
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Team player
Screening questions   Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Experience   1 to less than 7 months
Employment terms options   Early morning
Evening
Shift
Flexible hours
Morning
Night
On call
Day
Weekend
Other benefits   Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Team building opportunities