Full-Time

Volunteer Co Ordinator, Social Services

Posted on Oct 27

Ontario Public Service

165 Barton Street East Hamilton, ON L8L 2W6

Languages English

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience Experience an asset

Specific Skills

Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories; Implement life skills workshops; Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services; Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs; Conduct follow-up assessments; Resolve conflict situations; Assist offenders in pre-release and release planning; Implement behaviour management programs; Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research; Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs; Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff; Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community; Assist clients/guests with special needs; Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients

Additional Skills

Administrative and office activities; Research techniques

Work Setting Correctional facility

Target Audience Culturally diverse groups; Females; Males

Security and Safety Criminal record check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure

Ability to Supervise More than 20 people; Working groups

Type of Community or Social Service Corrections

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Judgement

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