Languages English

Education Bachelor's degree

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Membership in a provincial association of social workers; Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST); Mental health first aid Certificate

Experience Experience an asset

Specific Skills

Act as an advocate for client groups in the community; Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team working with a client group; Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services; Plan programs of assistance for clients; Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories; Interview clients to assess their situation and determine the types of services required and eligibility; 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; Assist clients/guests with special needs; Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients; Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Major Work Area Social service or charity agency

Work Setting

Social and family service agency; Community service organization; Health care institution, facility or clinic; Mental health institution, facility or clinic

Target Audience

Adults; Aboriginal groups; Persons with mental health disabilities; Family; People with personal or social adjustment difficulty

Security and Safety Criminal record check

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Willing to travel; Willing to travel regularly; Valid driver's licence; Travel expenses paid by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Work Location Information

Work in employer's/client's home; Various locations

Type of Community or Social Service

Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders); Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)

Social Work Specialization Socio-economic needs or conditions; Health

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Organized