support worker - social services

Dengarry Professional Services Ltd
Kamloops, BC, CA
26,83 $ / heure
Temps plein
  • Durée de l'emploi : Occasionnel
  • Langue de travail : Anglais
  • Heures de travail : 1 to 40 hours per week
  • Education :
  • Expérience :

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)

Work setting

  • Group home
  • Work in employer's / client's home
  • Various locations
  • Social service or charity agency
  • Private residence

Tasks

  • Administrative and office activities
  • Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
  • 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
  • Provide suicide and crisis intervention
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
  • Implement behaviour management programs
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
  • Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
  • Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
  • Assist clients / guests with special needs
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
  • Mandt System training
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Target audience

  • Persons with an intellectual disability
  • Persons with learning disabilities
  • Persons with mental health disabilities
  • Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Medical exam

Transportation / travel information

  • Own vehicle
  • Vehicle supplied by employer
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure

Weight handling

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

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 currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

Will train

Financial benefits

Mileage paid

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Il y a 7 jours
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