support worker - social services

Work site environment

• Education or training
• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
• Palliative care
• Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work setting

• Group home
• Community agency
• Various locations
• Social service or charity agency

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Community disability studies Certificate
• Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
• Mandt System training
• Mental health first aid Certificate
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Medication Administration Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Transportation / travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• 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 authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift
• Morning
• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available