community service worker

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Job details

• Location Thunder Bay , ON P7A 4P7
• Salary 50,000 annually / 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment Term or contract Full time
• Day, Evening, Flexible hours, , 09:00 to 17:00
• Ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies, other

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
• Early intervention programming for at-risk youth

Work setting

• Community agency
• Social service or charity agency
• Community centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Implement life skills workshops
• 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
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
• Manage knowledge

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people
• 5-10 people
• 11-15 people
• 16-20 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Cultural Awareness Training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Aboriginal groups

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Other benefits

• Other benefits

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• 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 for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada . The employer will not respond to your application.

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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