Housing support worker

Education

• College / CEGEP
• Social work, other
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
• Services for the homeless

Work setting

• Community service organization
• Various locations

Tasks

• Interview client individually, in families, or in groups, to assess their situation and problems to determine the types of services required
• Provide mediation services
• Perform administrative tasks
• Plan programs of assistance for clients
• Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
• Monitor and evaluate

Target audience

• Adults
• Social assistance recipient
• Family

Social work specialization

• Socio-economic needs or conditions

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• 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?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid