Job details
- JobBank Id: 41987080
- JobSeekr Id: 272302
- Community And Social Services Worker
- Sherwood Park, AB
- Part time
- Winder Inclusive Communities Service
- $20.66 to $23.48
- 3 to 40 hours per week
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Experience an asset
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
- Education or training
- Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
- Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Work setting
- Various locations
- Social service or charity agency
- Private residence
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare reports or case histories
- Administrative and office activities
- Appraise clients’ needs or eligibility for specific services
- Conduct social research
- Assess client’s relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Conduct follow-up assessments
- 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
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Community disability studies Certificate
- Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
- Mental health first aid Certificate
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- Medication Administration Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Aboriginal groups
- Culturally diverse groups
- Elderly
- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with learning disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Adult Abuse Registry check
Transportation/travel information
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver’s licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- 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
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities