community worker

Willowbridge Community Services; Brantford; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Willowbridge Community Services is seeking dedicated individuals to assist clients with special needs in a community agency setting. Ideal candidates will have a secondary school graduation certificate and relevant experience, particularly with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The role offers opportunities for mentorship and support for personal and professional development, alongside benefits like free parking and wellness programs.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Experience or programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in community service.
• Full-time enrollment as a student is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients/guests with special needs.
• Engage in programs supporting youth employment and visible minorities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

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Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience or programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Work Setting

• Community agency

Tasks

• Assist clients/guests with special needs

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Student Status

• Full-time enrollment

Area of Work Experience

• Community service organization

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / Travel Information

• Own transportation

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Additional Questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field?

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Wellness program

Support for Persons with Disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Offers mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities
• Provides awareness training to create a welcoming environment
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies

Support for Youths

• Participates in programs supporting youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training, mentorship, and networking opportunities
• Provides awareness training for a welcoming environment
• Supports Indigenous communities and organizations

Support for Visible Minorities

• Participates in programs supporting visible minorities
• Implements non-discriminatory hiring policies
• Offers mentorship programs
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training