support worker - social services

Work site environment

• Education or training
• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Work setting

• Group home
• Work in employer's / client's home
• Various locations
• Social service or charity agency
• 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
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
• Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
• Assist clients / guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
• Mandt System training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Target audience

• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with learning disabilities
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Medical exam

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 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 available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer