Social Worker

Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 to 45 hours per week Education: Other trades certificate or diploma Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years or equivalent experience Work site environment Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders) Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance) Early intervention programming for at-risk youth Services for the homeless Settlement services for new immigrants Work setting Community service organization Tasks Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories 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 Housekeeping activities Food preparation Conduct individual and group counselling sessions Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients Assist clients/guests with special needs Supervise office and volunteer staff Plan rehabilitation programs with offenders, establishing rules of conduct, goals and objectives Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Intensive behavioural intervention Certification Mental health first aid Certificate Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate Cultural Awareness Training First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate Food Safety Certificate Security and safety Criminal record check Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Physically demanding Attention to detail Large workload Tight deadlines Weight handling Up to 9 kg (20 lbs) Personal suitability Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement Team player Accurate Interpersonal awareness Values and ethics Organized Screening questions Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)? What is the highest level of study you have completed? What is your current field of study? What is your current level of study?