support worker - social services

Dengarry Professional Services Ltd; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A social services organization in Kamloops is seeking a compassionate individual to work in a permanent role with clients that have varying needs, including those with disabilities. Responsibilities include assessing client needs, providing support in various environments, and implementing social services programs. Training in developmental services and first aid certifications are required. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and be committed to client care.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Mileage paid

Pension plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in Canada.
• Experience working in this field is preferred.
• Required certifications must be met.

Responsibilities

• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services.
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses.
• Develop and implement delivery of specific services within the community.
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Judgement

Client focus

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Developmental services worker (DSW) Training

Mandt System training

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Overview

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Will train

Work site environment

• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)

Work setting

• Group home
• Work in employer's / client's home
• Various locations
• Social service or charity agency
• Private residence

Tasks

• Administrative and office activities
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• 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 involved with clients
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
• Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
• Assist clients / guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
• Mandt System training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Target audience

• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with learning disabilities
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Medical exam

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available