Community and Social Services Worker

1 week ago

Sherwood Park, Canada Winder Inclusive Communities Service Full time

**Work site environment**:

- Education or training
- Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
- Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Services for the homeless
- Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

**Work setting**:

- Various locations
- Social service or charity agency
- Private residence

**Tasks**:

- Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
- Administrative and office activities
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Implement life skills workshops
- Research techniques
- 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
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

**Supervision**:

- 1 to 2 people

**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Community disability studies Certificate
- Developmental services worker¿(DSW)¿Training
- Mental health first aid Certificate
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- Medication Administration Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate

**Target audience**:

- Aboriginal groups
- Culturally diverse groups
- 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)
- Adult Abuse Registry check

**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer

**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding

**Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player

**Workplace information**:

- On the road job

**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage

**Financial benefits**:

- Mileage paid

**Long term benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

**Other benefits**:

- Learning/training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities

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