Community Worker in Kelowna

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)