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Job details
- JobBank Id: 42019610
- JobSeekr Id: 274068
- Community And Social Services Worker
- Ottawa, ON
- Full time
- The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory
- $20.25
- 40 hours per week
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College/CEGEP - or equivalent experience
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 site environment
- Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
Work setting
- Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre
- Social service or charity agency
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare reports or case histories
- Administrative and office activities
- Appraise clients’ needs or eligibility for specific services
- Perform administrative tasks
- 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
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- Cultural Awareness Training
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Aboriginal groups
- Culturally diverse groups
- Elderly
- Males
- Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing
- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with learning disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
Computer and technology knowledge
- Electronic mail
- MS Office
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
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
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Free parking available