community worker

Government of Canada; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Kelowna is seeking individuals to assist clients with special needs, particularly children and persons with disabilities. The role includes preparing reports, supervising staff, and providing support in various capacities, including crisis intervention. A bachelor's degree and relevant certifications like First Aid and CPR are required. Successful candidates must thrive in fast-paced, physically demanding environments and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and persons with intellectual disabilities.
• Experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories.
• Supervise support staff.
• Develop specialized rehabilitation programs.
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Client focus

Judgement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Overview

• Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work site environment

• Child welfare
• Odours
• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Supervise support staff
• Administrative and office activities
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Develop specialized rehabilitation programs
• Perform administrative tasks
• Conduct social research
• Implement life skills workshops
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Sign language
• 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
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
• Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
• Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Children
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with learning disabilities
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Child welfare check
• Driver's validity licence check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)