community liaison worker

Government of Canada; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada seeks a dedicated professional for a role in social services, focusing on client support and community engagement. Responsibilities include preparing reports, conducting assessments, and implementing workshops. The ideal candidate will have relevant certificates and experience in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

Benefits

Mileage paid

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.
• Education at College/CEGEP level.
• Certificates in First Aid and CPR necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories.
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions.
• Evaluate offenders' progress and assist in planning.

Skills

Interpersonal awareness

Excellent oral communication

Client focus

Flexibility

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Corrections
• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
• Crime prevention
• Services for the homeless

Work setting

• Urban area
• Social service or charity agency
• Community centre

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Conduct social research
• Implement life skills workshops
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Evaluate offenders' progress
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Assist offenders in pre-release and release planning
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
• Establish registry of special needs support workers
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people
• 5-10 people
• 11-15 people
• 16-20 people
• More than 20 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Aboriginal groups
• Females
• Males
• Street population

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

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
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

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 Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Other benefits