Social Services Assistant in Kamloops

Work site environment

• Child welfare
• 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
• Appraise clients’ needs or eligibility for specific services
• Perform administrative tasks
• Assess client’s relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Supervise children’s visits with parents to ensure their safety
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Aboriginal groups
• Families

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week