Caseworker - Social Work

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: Experience an asset
- or equivalent experience
**Asset languages**:

- Cree
**Work setting**:

- Rural area
- Residential treatment centre
- Rehabilitation centre and special health institution
**Tasks**:

- Interview clients to assess their situation and determine the types of services required and eligibility
- Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
- Act as an advocate for client groups in the community
**Supervision**:

- 1 to 2 people
- 5-10 people
- 11-15 people
- 16-20 people
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor Certification
- Mental health first aid Certificate
- Provincial certificate of registration
- Membership in a provincial association of social workers
- Membership with the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW)
**Target audience**:

- Adolescents
- Adults
- Children
- Females
- Males
- Minority group
- Family
**Social work specialization**:

- Education and training
- Personal adjustment
- Socio-economic needs or conditions
- Family mediation
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Drug test
- Child welfare check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
- Own vehicle
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?