Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 32 to 35 hours per week Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years or equivalent experience

Work site environment

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Child welfare Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders) Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance) Early intervention programming for at-risk youth

Work setting

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Work in employer's/client's home Community agency Children's services facility Social service or charity agency

Tasks

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Prepare reports or case histories Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services Conduct social research Implement life skills workshops Refer offenders to community and social services programs Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs Provide suicide and crisis intervention Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety Assist offenders in pre-release and release planning Implement substance abuse treatment programs Implement behaviour management programs Conduct individual and group counselling sessions Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff Assist clients/guests with special needs Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate

Target audience

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Aboriginal groups Adolescents Children Elderly Families

Computer and technology knowledge

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MS Office

Area of work experience

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Community service organization

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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Excellent oral communication Interpersonal awareness Client focus Flexibility Initiative Team player Organized

Screening questions

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Are you currently a student? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

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Dental plan

Other benefits

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* Free parking available