Support worker - social services

HomeBridge Family Support Services; Saint John; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

Job summary

HomeBridge Family Support Services is seeking a dedicated professional to support families and youth across urban and rural New Brunswick. The role involves working with adolescents, children and diverse groups, assessing development needs and assisting clients with special needs in various community settings.

Education in social services is preferred; a First Aid Certificate is required, and willingness to travel is essential for on-site visits and program support.

Qualifications

• Education or training in social services or related field
• Experience or training in early intervention and disabilities support
• Ability to work in urban, rural and multiple locations

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Team player

Organized

Initiative

Education

College diploma (1–2 years)

Job description

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

EDUCATION

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

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Education or 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

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Adolescents
• Children
• Culturally diverse groups
• 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

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

SCREENING QUESTIONS

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Evening
• Flexible hours
• Morning

EXPERIENCE

• No experience (will train)

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Day

WORKPLACE INFORMATION

• On the road job

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Mileage paid