Job Description

Work Term: Temporary Work Language: English Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week Education: Bachelor's degree Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

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Community service organization Work in employer's/client's home Social and family service agency

Tasks

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Evaluate the effectiveness of social programs 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 Take authorized protective action when necessary 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 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 Provide consultation services to government and other organizations Develop prevention and intervention programs to meet community needs Monitor and evaluate Interpret and explain government acts and regulations

Supervision

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5-10 people Working groups

Target audience

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Family

Social work specialization

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Child welfare Education and training 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Work under pressure Tight deadlines Attention to detail 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 Adaptability

Screening questions

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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?

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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Group insurance benefits Life insurance Pension plan

Long term benefits

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Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

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Other benefits Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) Parking available Wellness program

Support for persons with disabilities

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Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

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Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

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Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

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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

Support for mature workers

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Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

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Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) * Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities