Community And Social Services Worker

Work site environment

• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Work setting

• Group home
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Remote location
• Rural area
• Private residence

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administrative and office activities
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Resolve conflict situations
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Mandt System training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Culturally diverse groups
• Females
• Males

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

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
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits