Native community worker

Government of Canada; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a dedicated professional for a role in social services. The position involves working with various demographics including Aboriginal groups and adolescents, providing support and conducting assessments while ensuring a high standard of care. Applicants must possess relevant educational qualifications and certifications, such as First Aid and CPR, to successfully navigate this challenging yet rewarding environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Education at College/CEGEP or equivalent experience.
• Certificates in First Aid and CPR required.
• Experience in social services is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories for clients.
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions.
• Assist clients in pre-release and release planning.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Client focus

Team player

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience
• Family and community services

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work site environment

• Corrections
• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
• Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
• Crime prevention

Work setting

• Urban area
• Various locations
• Correctional facility
• Government department and/or agency
• Social service or charity agency
• Courthouse

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Perform administrative tasks
• Conduct social research
• Refer offenders to community and social services programs
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Recommend actions when probation or parole is violated
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Assist offenders in pre-release and release planning
• 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
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Aboriginal groups
• Adolescents
• Elderly
• Families
• Females
• Males
• Street population
• Young offenders

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• 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 Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits