community and social services worker

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work site environment

• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Work setting

• Group home
• Work in employer's / client's home
• Rural area
• Community centre
• Private residence

Tasks

• Administrative and office activities
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Resolve conflict situations
• Implement behaviour management programs
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Mandt System training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Target audience

• Culturally diverse groups
• Females
• Males

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

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?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Other benefits