social worker

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

Job summary

The Government of Canada is looking for dedicated individuals to work in social services, responsible for assessing and assisting clients in need. Applicants will engage with various community members to provide essential support and guidance, ensuring access to necessary services and education. A commitment to client welfare and ethical practices is paramount, with opportunities for paid time off and additional benefits such as free parking.

Benefits

Free parking available

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• Experience in client assessment and program planning is essential.
• Skills in client relations and counseling are beneficial.
• Must pass criminal and vulnerable sector checks.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients to assess their needs and determine services required.
• Plan assistance programs tailored to clients' situations.
• Refer clients to appropriate service agencies.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Values and ethics

Job description

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

Work setting

• Urban area
• Associations and non profit organizations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Interview client individually, in families, or in groups, to assess their situation and problems to determine the types of services required
• Plan programs of assistance for clients
• Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
• Provide public education and consultation regarding counselling services, issues and methods
• Monitor and evaluate
• Determine eligibility of persons applying for benefits
• Collect and record data

Experience and specialization

• Females
• Abused adults

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• As per collective agreement
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available

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