Support Worker - Social Services

About This Role

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance). Work setting: Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre. Rural area. Community centre. Tasks: Prepare reports or case histories. Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services. Perform administrative tasks. Resolve conflict situations. Assist clients/guests with special needs. Supervision: 5-10 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Mental health first aid Certificate. Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate. Cultural Awareness Training. First Aid Certificate. CPR Certificate. Target audience: Aboriginal groups. Culturally diverse groups. Females. Males. Computer and technology knowledge: Electronic mail. MS Office. Area of work experience: Community service organization. Specialization or experience: Specialized environmental skills and knowledge. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Own vehicle. Willing to travel. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Work under pressure. Attention to detail. Personal suitability: Accurate. Efficient interpersonal skills. Interpersonal awareness. Excellent written communication. Initiative. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: Morning. Night. Health benefits: Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Other benefits: Free parking available. Other benefits. Team building opportunities. Parking available. Wellness program.

What You'll Do

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Perform administrative tasks
• Resolve conflict situations
• Assist clients/guests with special needs

What We're Looking For

• Entry level experience
• No degree, certificate or diploma
• Credentials: Mental health first aid Certificate, Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate, Cultural Awareness Training, First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate
• Security and safety: Criminal record check
• Work conditions: Ability to work independently, Work under pressure, Attention to detail
• Personal suitability: Accurate, Efficient interpersonal skills, Interpersonal awareness, Excellent written communication, Initiative, Team player

Is This Job Right for You?