New Job Community And Social Services Worker In Alberta

community and social services worker
community and social services worker

community and social services worker

Company : Winder Inclusive Communities Service
Salary : $18.50–$21.22 an hour
Location : Alberta

Full Description

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 3 to 35 hours per week
  • Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
  • Experience: Experience an asset
  • Work site environment

  • Education or training
  • Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
  • Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
  • Work setting

  • Various locations
  • Social service or charity agency
  • Private residence
  • Tasks

  • Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
  • Administrative and office activities
  • Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
  • Research techniques
  • 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
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Food preparation
  • Provide suicide and crisis intervention
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • 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
  • Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
  • Community disability studies Certificate
  • Developmental services worker¿(DSW)¿Training
  • Mental health first aid Certificate
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • Medication Administration Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Target audience

  • Aboriginal groups
  • Culturally diverse groups
  • Elderly
  • Persons with an intellectual disability
  • Persons with learning disabilities
  • Persons with mental health disabilities
  • Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Child Abuse Registry check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Adult Abuse Registry check
  • Transportation/travel information

  • Own vehicle
  • Willing to travel regularly
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Travel expenses paid by employer
  • Public transportation is not available
  • Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demanding
  • Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  • Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Team player
  • Screening questions

  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Workplace information

  • On the road job
  • Financial benefits

  • Mileage paid
  • Long term benefits

  • Other benefits
  • Other benefits

  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Team building opportunities