Native community worker
12 hours ago
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Corrections
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Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
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Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
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Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
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Crime prevention
Work setting
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Urban area
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Various locations
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Correctional facility
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Government department and/or agency
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Social service or charity agency
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Courthouse
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Prepare reports or case histories
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Administrative and office activities
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Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
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Perform administrative tasks
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Conduct social research
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Refer offenders to community and social services programs
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Conduct follow-up assessments
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Recommend actions when probation or parole is violated
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Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
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Provide suicide and crisis intervention
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Resolve conflict situations
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Assist offenders in pre-release and release planning
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Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
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Establish registry of special needs support workers
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Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
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Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
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Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
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Assist clients/guests with special needs
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Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Supervision
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1 to 2 people
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3-4 people
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5-10 people
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11-15 people
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16-20 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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First Aid Certificate
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CPR Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
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Aboriginal groups
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Adolescents
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Elderly
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Families
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Females
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Males
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Street population
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Young offenders
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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Driving record check (abstract)
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Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
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Own transportation
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Willing to travel
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Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Ability to work independently
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Physically demanding
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Tight deadlines
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Attention to detail
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Large workload
Weight handling
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Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Interpersonal awareness
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Judgement
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Values and ethics
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Client focus
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Team player
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Organized
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
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Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
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Other benefits
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