Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Child welfare
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Corrections
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Education or training
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Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
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Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
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Volunteer coordination
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Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
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Crime prevention
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Services for pregnant teens
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Services for the homeless
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Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Work setting
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Urban area
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Various locations
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Social service or charity agency
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Community centre
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Prepare reports or case histories
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Administrative and office activities
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Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
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Conduct social research
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Implement life skills workshops
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Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
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Conduct follow-up assessments
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Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
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Housekeeping activities
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Food preparation
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Provide suicide and crisis intervention
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Resolve conflict situations
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Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
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Implement behaviour management programs
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Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
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Establish registry of special needs support workers
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Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
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Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
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Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
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Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
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Assist clients/guests with special needs
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Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Supervision
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1 to 2 people
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3-4 people
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5-10 people
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11-15 people
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16-20 people
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More than 20 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Experience and specialization
Target audience
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Aboriginal groups
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Adolescents
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Children
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Families
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Persons with mental health disabilities
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Young offenders
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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Driving record check (abstract)
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Interpersonal awareness
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Judgement
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Values and ethics
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Client focus
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Team player
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Organized
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
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Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
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.