support worker - social services

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

No experience (will train)

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Education or training
• Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work setting

• Urban area
• Various locations
• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Assist clients/guests with special needs

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Adolescents
• Children
• Culturally diverse groups
• Elderly
• Families
• Females
• Males
• Persons who are blind/visually impaired
• Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing
• Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
• 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
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid