social work coordinator

Canopy Support Services; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Peterborough seeks a dedicated social worker to assist clients in navigating support services. Responsibilities include planning programs, client referrals, and developing intervention strategies. Candidates should have a diploma in social work and relevant experience, with a focus on client care and community needs.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Requires College or CEGEP diploma in social work.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in social assistance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement assistance programs for clients.
• Refer clients to necessary services and agencies.
• Perform administrative tasks related to social programs.

Skills

Client focus

Communication

Dependability

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or diploma (1-2 years)

Social work, general

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Social work, general
• Social work, other
  
  

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Community service organization
• Various locations
• General office
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Perform administrative tasks
• Plan programs of assistance for clients
• Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
• Apply for social program funding
• Develop prevention and intervention programs to meet community needs
• Monitor and evaluate
  
  

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Adults
• Elderly
• Females
• Males
• Minority group
• Persons with physical disabilities
• Social assistance recipient
• Abused adults
  
  

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Driver's abstract
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Large caseload
  
  

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Adaptability
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program