Job details
- JobBank Id: 43064357
- JobSeekr Id: 372948
- Support Worker – Social Services
- Lethbridge, AB
- 1804 2nd Avenue South
- Full time
- Peak Support Services
- $18.84
- 37.5 hours per week
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Education or training
- Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Work setting
- 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
- Assess client’s relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Supervision
- 1 to 2 people
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Persons who are blind/visually impaired
- Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing
- 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
Area of work experience
- Community service organization
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
- Driver’s validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Values and ethics
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
- Mileage paid
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities