support worker - social services

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

Job summary

A governmental organization in Quesnel, British Columbia, is seeking a qualified individual to provide support to clients with various disabilities. Responsibilities include assessing clients' needs, developing service plans, and coordinating community services. Candidates must have a secondary school certificate, specific training, and first aid certifications. This is an on-site position without remote options.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• Must have Developmental services worker (DSW) Training.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments and under pressure.
• Ability to handle up to 9 kg (20 lbs) of weight.

Responsibilities

• Appraise clients' needs and assess their skills.
• Develop and coordinate delivery of services.
• Liaise with social services agencies and health care providers.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Client focus

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Team player

Organized

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Work site environment

• Education or training
• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Work setting

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

Responsibilities 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
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization Target audience

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

Additional information 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

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Benefits Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer