community service worker

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience
• Human services, general
• Social sciences, general

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home
• Community agency
• Various locations
• Social service or charity agency
• Community centre
• Associations and non profit organizations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Implement life skills workshops
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• 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
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
• Provide personal care
• Maintain accurate records
• Assist students to develop life skills
• Develop individualized education and intervention plans based on special needs of client to facilitate their readaptation and independence objectives

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Wellness program