community and social services worker

Strive Living Society - Kelowna; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Kelowna seeks a dedicated professional for a permanent position. The role involves providing support to clients with special needs in various environments, including group homes and community centers. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and certifications including First Aid and CPR. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Long-term care insurance

As per collective agreement

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a relevant field required.
• Mandt System training, First Aid Certificate, and CPR Certificate are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct administrative and office activities.
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services.
• Resolve conflict situations.
• Implement behaviour management programs.
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients.
• Assist clients/guests with special needs.
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Judgement

Client focus

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Job description

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week
• Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Work setting

• Group home
• Work in employer's / client's home
• Rural area
• Community centre
• Private residence

Tasks

• Administrative and office activities
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Resolve conflict situations
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Assist clients / guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Mandt System training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Target audience

• Culturally diverse groups
• Females
• Males

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Other benefits