support worker - social services

Wenson Support Services; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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?