Job details
- JobBank Id: 42358804
- JobSeekr Id: 305053
- Community Worker
- Woodstock, NB
- 261 Connell Street suite 5
- Full time
- Metapra Associates Inc.
- $21.10
- 35 to 44 hours per week
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
Experience an asset
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
- Child welfare
- Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
- Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Work setting
- Work in employer’s/client’s home
- Various locations
- Rural area
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare reports or case histories
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Supervise children’s visits with parents to ensure their safety
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Supervision
- 3-4 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Community disability studies Certificate
- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Children
- Elderly
- Families
- Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- 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
Area of work experience
- Community service organization
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Child welfare check
Transportation/travel information
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver’s licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Work under pressure
Weight handling
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Values and ethics
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Team player
- Organized
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Mileage paid
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities