Job details
- JobBank Id: 41942709
- JobSeekr Id: 267417
- Community Worker
- Truro, NS
- Part time
- Independent Living Nova Scotia Association
- $21.63 to $25.63
- 10 hours per week
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
- Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
- Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Work setting
- Work in employer’s/client’s home
- Community agency
- Social service or charity agency
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare reports or case histories
- Administrative and office activities
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- 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
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
- Manage knowledge
- Organize tasks to accomplish the work
Supervision
- 1 to 2 people
- Staff in various areas of responsibility
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
- Mandt System training
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Electronic mail
- MS Office
Area of work experience
- Community service organization
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Adult Abuse Registry check
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel regularly
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Values and ethics
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
- Organized
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Night shift premium
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Parking available
- Variable or compressed work week