community service worker

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre in Thunder Bay, Ontario, is seeking a full‑time community worker to support Indigenous communities in local social services. The role requires on‑site presence at the centre, with hours from 09:00 to 17:00 and flexibility for day/evening shifts.

Experience ranges from 2 to 3 years in social services, including group counselling, program development and client assessment.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Implement life skills workshops
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
• 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
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
• Manage knowledge

Education

Cultural Awareness Training

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

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Job details

• Location Thunder Bay , ON P7A 4P7
• Salary 50,000 annually / 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment Term or contract Full time
• Day, Evening, Flexible hours, , 09:00 to 17:00
• Ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies, other

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

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

• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
• Early intervention programming for at-risk youth

Work setting

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Implement life skills workshops
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
• 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
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
• Manage knowledge

Supervision

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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Cultural Awareness Training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Aboriginal groups

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Other benefits

• Other benefits

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

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