Full-Time
Community And Social Services Worker
Posted on Jun 21
The Governing Council Of The Salvation Army
Ottawa, ON
Long term benefits Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)
Health benefits
Health care plan; Dental plan; Vision care benefits
Personal Suitability
Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Judgement
Type of Community or Social Service Services for the homeless
Work Location Information Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding
Transportation/Travel Information Public transportation is available
Security and Safety Criminal record check
Target Audience
Elderly; Aboriginal groups; Culturally diverse groups; Street population; Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing; Persons with physical disabilities; Persons with mental health disabilities; Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI); Persons with learning disabilities; Persons with an intellectual disability; Females; Males
Work Setting
Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre; Shelter for the homeless; Social service or charity agency
Weight Handling Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Additional Skills Administrative and office activities
Specific Skills
Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories; 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; Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research; Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community; Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients; Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Long term benefits Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)
Health benefits
Health care plan, Dental plan, Vision care benefits
Experience 1 year to less than 2 years
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Cultural Awareness Training; Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsor equivalent experience
Languages English
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