social worker

Tasks

• Conduct psychosocial assessments
• Evaluate the effectiveness of social programs
• Interview client individually, in families, or in groups, to assess their situation and problems to determine the types of services required
• Prepare detailed plans for clients returning home after a stay in a rehabilitation centre
• Provide mediation services
• Take authorized protective action when necessary
• Perform administrative tasks
• Provide counsel and therapy to help clients resolve social and personal problems
• Plan programs of assistance for clients
• Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
• Advocate on client's behalf in courts or at hearings
• Lobby for solutions to problems affecting client groups
• Develop prevention and intervention programs to meet community needs
• Monitor and evaluate

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Drug test
• Secret clearance
• Immunization records

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• 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?
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week