Support worker - social services

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Overview

Languages

English

Education
  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment
  • Odours
  • Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
  • Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
  • Services for the homeless
Work setting
  • Community agency
  • Social service or charity agency

Responsibilities

Tasks
  • Administrative and office activities
  • Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
  • Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
  • Provide suicide and crisis intervention
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Offer mentoring
  • Provide supportive counselling and life skills programming

Experience and specialization

Target audience
  • Street population
Area of work experience
  • Community service organization

Additional information

Security and safety
  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
  • Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Ability to work independently
  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demanding
Weight handling
  • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Personal suitability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Values and ethics
  • Client focus
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Team player
  • Punctuality

Benefits

Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
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