Support worker – social services

Bissell Centre; High Level; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Mileage paid

RRSP

Job summary

Bissell Centre in Canada is seeking a dedicated professional to support community services. The role requires 1 year to less than 2 years of experience, a College/CEGEP education, CPR certification, and willingness to work on-site to serve persons with mental health disabilities and the homeless.

Responsibilities include reporting, client assessments, crisis intervention, and liaising with health care providers to coordinate services within the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in a community service or social services setting.
• Ability to prepare reports/case histories and assess client needs.
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories.
• Administrative and office activities.
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs.
• Conduct follow-up assessments.
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement delivery of services within the community.
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention.
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients.

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• * College/CEGEP

EXPERIENCE

1 year to less than 2 years

ON SITE

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

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• * Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling,behaviour disorders)
• * Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment,financial assistance)
• * Services for the homeless
• * Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

WORK SETTING

• * Community agency

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• * Prepare reports or case histories
• * Administrative and office activities
• * Perform administrative tasks
• * Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• * Conduct follow-up assessments
• * Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services withinthe community
• * Housekeeping activities
• * Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• * Resolve conflict situations
• * Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
• * Implement behaviour management programs
• * Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involvedwith clients
• * Assist clients/guests with special needs
• * Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• * CPR Certificate

TARGET AUDIENCE

• * Persons with mental health disabilities
• * Street population

POLICY AND PROGRAM EXPERIENCE

• * Addiction or substance abuse

AREA OF WORK EXPERIENCE

• * Community service organization

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• * Criminal record check
• * Child welfare check

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• * Own vehicle
• * Willing to travel regularly
• * Valid driver's licence

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• * Fast-paced environment
• * Work under pressure
• * Physically demanding

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

• * Group insurance benefits
• * Life insurance
• * Mileage paid
• * Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

LONG TERM BENEFITS

• * Maternity and parental benefits

OTHER BENEFITS

• * On-site recreation and activities
• * Other benefits
• * Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• * Team building opportunities
• * Wellness program