support worker - social services

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience: Will train

Relevant Training:

• Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work Setting:

• Urban area
• Various locations
• Rural area

Tasks:

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Assist clients / guests with special needs

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses:

• First Aid Certificate
• Working with adolescents
• Working with children
• Working with culturally diverse groups
• Working with families
• Working with females
• Working with persons who are blind / visually impaired
• Working with persons who are deaf / hard of hearing
• Working with persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
• Working with persons with an intellectual disability
• Working with persons with learning disabilities
• Working with persons with mental health disabilities
• Working with persons with physical disabilities

Security and Safety:

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / Travel Information:

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

Personal Suitability:

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

Additional Questions:

• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?