Support Worker - Social Services

  • Penticton
  • Arc Programs Ltd.

or equivalent experience

Work Site Environment :

  • Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
  • Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
  • Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work Setting :

  • Work in employer's/client's home
  • Urban area
  • Rural area
  • Various locations
  • Social service or charity agency

Tasks :

  • Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
  • Administrative and office activities
  • Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
  • Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
  • 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
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses :

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
  • Mandt System training
  • Cultural Awareness Training
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Target Audience :

  • Aboriginal groups
  • Adolescents
  • Culturally diverse groups
  • Families
  • Females
  • Males
  • Persons with an intellectual disability
  • Persons with learning disabilities
  • Persons with physical disabilities

Security and Safety :

  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/Travel Information :

  • Own vehicle
  • Willing to travel
  • Willing to travel regularly
  • Travel expenses paid by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities :

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure

Personal Suitability :

  • Client focus
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Team player

Workplace information :

  • On the road job

Screening questions :

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Financial benefits :

  • Bonus
  • Mileage paid

Other benefits :

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Team building opportunities
  • Wellness program