Job details
- JobBank Id: 44767938
- JobSeekr Id: 393581
- Community Worker
- Kelowna, BC
- 390 Fleming Rd.
- Full time
- GreenTree Programs
- $25.00 to $40.29
- 30 to 40 hours per week
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor’s degree
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Child welfare
- Odours
- Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare reports or case histories
- Supervise support staff
- Administrative and office activities
- Appraise clients’ needs or eligibility for specific services
- Develop specialized rehabilitation programs
- Perform administrative tasks
- Conduct social research
- Implement life skills workshops
- Assess client’s relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Conduct follow-up assessments
- Sign language
- 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
- Supervise children’s visits with parents to ensure their safety
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
- 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
- Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Supervision
- 5-10 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Children
- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with learning disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
- Child welfare check
- Driver’s validity licence check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
Weight handling
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Client focus
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
- Organized
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)