Community Worker

4 months ago

Dartmouth, Canada Independent Living Nova Scotia Association Full time

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 10 to 40 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: Experience an asset
**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
**Work setting**:

- Group home
- Work in employer's/client's home
- Community agency
- Social service or charity agency
**Tasks**:

- Prepare reports or case histories
- Administrative and office activities
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- Resolve conflict situations
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
- Manage knowledge
- Organize tasks to accomplish the work
**Supervision**:

- 1 to 2 people
- Staff in various areas of responsibility
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
- Mandt System training
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Electronic mail
- MS Office
**Area of work experience**:

- Community service organization
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Adult Abuse Registry check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel regularly
- Travel expenses not paid by employer
- Public transportation is available
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
**Personal suitability**:

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Values and ethics
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
- Organized
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently a student?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
- What is your current field of study?
- What is your current level of study?
**Workplace information**:

- On the road job
**Financial benefits**:

- Night shift premium
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Variable or compressed work week

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