Community Worker in Bridgewater

Work site environment

• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)

Work setting

• Work in employer’s/client’s home
• Community agency
• Social service or charity agency

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Resolve conflict situations
• Implement behaviour management programs
• 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
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
• Manage knowledge
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Mandt System training
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Adult Abuse Registry check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized