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support worker - social services
from 59 196 $
About this job
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
No experience (will train)
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
Work setting
- Group home
- Work in employer's/client's home
- Various locations
- Social service or charity agency
- Private residence
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administrative and office activities
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- 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
- Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
- Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
- Mandt System training
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with learning disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
- Own vehicle
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Weight handling
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Mileage paid
Other benefits
- Free parking available
Market insight
Near the median62 305 $
62 305 $62 305 $
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