Community Worker

Work Term: Temporary

• Work Language: English

• Hours: 35 hours per week

• Education: College/CEGEP

• Experience: Experience an asset

• Social work, other

• or equivalent experience Work site environment :

• Noisy

• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)

• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)

• Palliative care

• Volunteer coordination

• Services for the homeless

• Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

• Bereavement issues Work setting :

• Urban area

• Social service or charity agency Tasks :

• Prepare reports or case histories

• Administrative and office activities

• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services

• Perform administrative tasks

• Conduct social research

• Implement life skills workshops

• 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

• Implement substance abuse treatment programs

• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions

• Establish registry of special needs support workers

• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients

• Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures

• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research

• Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff

• Assist clients/guests with special needs

• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

• Manage events Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• First Aid Certificate

• CPR Certificate Target audience :

• Aboriginal groups

• Adolescents

• Children

• Elderly

• Families

• Persons with an intellectual disability

• Persons with learning disabilities

• Persons with mental health disabilities

• Persons with physical disabilities

• Street population Security and safety :

• Criminal record check

• Driving record check (abstract) Transportation/travel information :

• Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities :

• Ability to work independently

• Fast-paced environment

• Work under pressure

• Physically demanding

• Tight deadlines

• Attention to detail

• Large workload Weight handling :

• Up to 23 kg (50 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 Screening questions :

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Support for Indigenous people :

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers