Education

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

Work setting

• Women's shelter
• Rural area

Tasks

• Administrative and office activities
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Implement life skills workshops
• Housekeeping activities
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Mental health first aid Certificate
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

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

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 currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Wellness program