social worker

Education

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

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Community service organization
• Various locations
• Associations and non profit organizations

Tasks

• Conduct psychosocial assessments
• Interview client individually, in families, or in groups, to assess their situation and problems to determine the types of services required
• Perform administrative tasks
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Monitor and evaluate

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Membership in a provincial association of social workers
• Membership in l'Ordre des travailleurs sociaux du Québec

Target audience

• Elderly

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Confidential security clearance

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Adaptability

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities