support worker - social services

Government of Canada; Moncton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a dedicated individual to work in a group home setting, providing personal care and assistance to clients with special needs. Responsibilities include preparing reports, assessing client needs, and supervising activities. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and strong interpersonal skills. Experience in mental health institutions is preferred.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Must handle clients with special needs.
• Experience in a mental health setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories.
• Assess client's skill strengths and development needs.
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Interpersonal awareness

Team player

Client focus

Organized

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Job description

Overview 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 setting

• Group home
• Urban area
• Mental health institution, facility or clinic

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• 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
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Provide personal care

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Elderly
• Families
• Females
• Males
• Persons who are blind/visually impaired
• Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing
• Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with learning disabilities
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities
• Street population

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Child welfare check
• Adult Abuse Registry check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

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
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available