Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?; What is the highest level of study you have completed?; Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?; Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?; Do you have education in this field of employment?

Other benefits

On-site amenities; On-site recreation and activities; Free parking available; Learning/training paid by employer; Paid time off (volunteering or personal days); Team building opportunities; Parking available; Wellness program

Long term benefits

Group insurance benefits; Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP); Other benefits; Deferred profit-sharing plan (DPSP); Maternity and parental benefits

Health benefits

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

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Judgement

Type of Community or Social Service

Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders); Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)

Work Location Information Urban area

Ability to Supervise Working groups

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Target Audience

Adolescents; Families; Aboriginal groups; Culturally diverse groups; Street population; Persons with mental health disabilities; Females; Males

Work Setting

Social assistance office; Social service or charity agency

Weight Handling Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Additional Skills Administrative and office activities

Specific Skills

Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories; Implement life skills workshops; Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services; Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs; Conduct follow-up assessments; Provide suicide and crisis intervention; Resolve conflict situations; Implement behaviour management programs; Conduct individual and group counselling sessions; Establish registry of special needs support workers; Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures; Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research; Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs; Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community; Assist clients/guests with special needs; Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients; Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Long term benefits

Group insurance benefits, Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP), Other benefits, Deferred profit-sharing plan (DPSP), Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

On-site amenities, On-site recreation and activities, Free parking available, Learning/training paid by employer, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Team building opportunities, Parking available, Wellness program

Health benefits

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

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Education College/CEGEPor equivalent experience

Languages English