family service worker

North of Superior Counselling Programs; Manitouwadge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A social service organization in Ontario is seeking a full-time Social Services Worker. This role involves providing support and counseling to at-risk youth and their families. Applicants must have relevant certifications, experience with diverse groups, and a commitment to community service. The position requires working on-site in a fast-paced environment, focusing on individualized care and service delivery.

Benefits

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Wellness program

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR certification required.
• Mental health first aid and NVCI certificates required.
• Cultural awareness training and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement services for youth in need.
• Conduct assessments and individual/group counseling sessions.
• Liaise with other agencies and health care providers.

Skills

Child welfare

Education or training

Culturally diverse groups

Experience with Aboriginal groups

Education

Certificates (CPR, First Aid, NVCI)

Tools

MS Office

Desktop publishing software

Job description

Job details

• Salary 26.62 to 30.42 hourly (To be negotiated) / 37.5 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

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

• Child welfare
• Education or training
• Early intervention programming for at-risk youth

Work setting

• Rural area
• Social service or charity agency
• Associations and non profit organizations
• Public school

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Appraise clients\' needs or eligibility for specific services
• 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
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Establish group and personalized care plans working as a member of an interdisciplinary team

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Mental health first aid Certificate
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Cultural Awareness Training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Aboriginal groups
• Culturally diverse groups
• Families
• Females
• Persons with learning disabilities

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• Desktop publishing software
• MS Office

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver\'s validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver\'s licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Interpersonal awareness
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage
• As per collective agreement
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program

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

Employment groups

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

• Support for persons with disabilities
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
  • Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
• Support for newcomers and refugees
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
• Support for youths
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Support for Veterans
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Support for 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
• Support for mature workers
  • Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
  • Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Supports for visible minorities
  • Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

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.

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

North of Superior Counselling Programs

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