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support worker - social services

Wenson Support Services

Iqaluit

On-site

CAD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to support at-risk youth through effective intervention strategies. This role involves preparing reports, conducting assessments, and providing individual and group counseling. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to client-focused care. With opportunities to work with diverse populations, including Aboriginal groups and adolescents, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are organized, flexible, and ready to take initiative, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Staff accommodation available

Qualifications

  • Education in early intervention programming is essential.
  • Experience in social services or charity agencies is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct individual and group counselling sessions.
  • Appraise clients' needs for specific services.
  • Supervise activities of clients in group homes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills
Judgement
Client focus
Flexibility
Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma
Early intervention programming for at-risk youth

Job description

Education

  • Other trades certificate or diploma
  • Early intervention programming for at-risk youth

Work Setting

  • Staff accommodation available
  • Social service or charity agency

Tasks

  • Prepare reports or case histories
  • Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
  • Conduct social research
  • Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Food preparation
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
  • Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
  • Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
  • Assist clients / guests with special needs
  • Work with Aboriginal groups
  • Work with adolescents

Security and Safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / Travel Information

  • Own transportation
  • Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • Ability to work independently

Personal Suitability

  • Accurate
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Values and ethics
  • Client focus
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Team player
  • Organized

Availability Questions

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
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