Part-Time
Community And Social Services Worker
Posted on Apr 16
The Salvation Army Can...
Ottawa, ON
Personal Suitability
Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Judgement
Type of Community or Social Service Services for the homeless
Work Location Information Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding
Transportation/Travel Information Public transportation is available
Security and Safety Criminal record check
Target Audience
Elderly; Aboriginal groups; Culturally diverse groups; Street population; Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing; Persons with physical disabilities; Persons with mental health disabilities; Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI); Persons with learning disabilities; Persons with an intellectual disability; Females; Males
Work Setting
Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre; Shelter for the homeless; Social service or charity agency
Weight Handling Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Additional Skills Administrative and office activities
Specific Skills
Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories; Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services; Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs; Conduct follow-up assessments; Provide suicide and crisis intervention; Resolve conflict situations; Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research; Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community; Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients; Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Experience 1 year to less than 2 years
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Cultural Awareness Training; Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsor equivalent experience
Languages English
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