community and social services worker

Strive Living Society Powell River
Powell River, BC, CA
$25 an hour (estimated)
Permanent
  • Work Term : Permanent
  • Work Language : English
  • Hours : 40 hours per week
  • Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years
  • or equivalent experience

Work site environment

  • Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
  • Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Work setting

  • Group home
  • Work in employer's / client's home
  • Rural area
  • Community centre
  • 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
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Implement behaviour management programs
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
  • Assist clients / guests with special needs
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Mandt System training
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Target audience

  • Culturally diverse groups
  • Females
  • Males

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail

Weight handling

More than 45 kg (100 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 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?

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan

Financial benefits

  • As per collective agreement
  • Group insurance benefits

Long term benefits

Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

  • Other benefits
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