Job details
- JobBank Id: 44510726
- JobSeekr Id: 377642
- Community Service Worker
- Abbotsford, BC
- 5133 Boundary Road
- Full time
- Mountain View home
- $34.62
- 40 hours per week
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
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 setting
- Mental health institution, facility or clinic
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administrative and office activities
- Implement life skills workshops
- Liaise with the inmates’ families and contacts in the community
- Advise and counsel inmates regarding their problems
- Assess client’s relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- Resolve conflict situations
- Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Experience and specialization
Area of work experience
- Community service organization
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
Weight handling
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Client focus
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player