Job Description

Duree de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 35 hours per week Education: Experience:

Education

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College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Work setting

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Urban area Community service organization Various locations

Tasks

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Interview client individually, in families, or in groups, to assess their situation and problems to determine the types of services required Supervise other social workers, paid para-professional staff, student trainees and volunteers 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 Provide public education and consultation regarding counselling services, issues and methods Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team of professionals working with a client group Advocate on client's behalf in courts or at hearings Lobby for solutions to problems affecting client groups Conduct social research Apply for social program funding Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia Provide consultation services to government and other organizations Develop prevention and intervention programs to meet community needs Resolve conflict situations

Supervision

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5-10 people

Target audience

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Adults

Social work specialization

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Community development Personal adjustment Socio-economic needs or conditions

Security and safety

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Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence Own vehicle Driver's abstract

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Attention to detail Large workload Large caseload Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

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Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

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Evening Flexible hours

Experience

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Experience an asset

Employment terms options

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Day

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits

Other benefits

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Other benefits

Support for Indigenous people

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers * Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers