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community and social services worker

With some duties as a community service worker

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Employer details Winder Inclusive Communities Service

Job details

  • LocationSherwood Park, AB
  • Workplace information On the road
  • Salary20.66 to 23.48 hourly (To be negotiated) / 3 to 40 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentPart time
  • Day, Evening, Weekend, Flexible Hours, To be determined, Morning
  • Start date Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Financial benefits, Other benefits
  • vacancies 2 vacancies
  • Source Job Bank #3092439

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • 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

  • 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

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2024-10-07

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community and social services worker NOC 42201 Edmonton Region
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