Job details
- JobBank Id: 44587385
- JobSeekr Id: 382036
- Support Worker – Social Services
- Kamloops, BC
- Full time
- Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services
- $25.95 to $29.76
- 35 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
- Human services, general
- Social work, other
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.
Asset languages
- Michif
Work site environment
- Child welfare
Work setting
- Work in employer’s/client’s home
- Community agency
- Social service or charity agency
- Associations and non profit organizations
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare reports or case histories
- Appraise clients’ needs or eligibility for specific services
- Implement life skills workshops
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Offer mentoring
- Provide counselling and support to patients and their families on a wide range of health and lifestyle issues
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Children
- Elderly
- Families
Area of work experience
- Community service organization
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Large workload
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Values and ethics
- Client focus
- Flexibility
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
- Pension plan
Long term benefits
- Maternity and parental benefits
- Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Variable or compressed work week