Support Worker – Social Services in Iqaluit

Work site environment

• Early intervention programming for at-risk youth

Work setting

• Group home
• Remote location
• Staff accommodation available
• Staff accommodation provided
• Social service or charity agency

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Appraise clients’ needs or eligibility for specific services
• Conduct social research
• Assess client’s relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Resolve conflict situations
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
• 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 clients/guests with special needs
• Offer mentoring

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Aboriginal groups
• Adolescents

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver’s validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Other benefits

• On-site housing options
• Other benefits