Family Service Worker

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Aboriginal groups
• Adolescents
• Children
• Culturally diverse groups
• Families
• Females
• Males
• Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with learning disabilities
• Persons with mental health disabilities

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Child welfare check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)