Personal Suitability

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

Social Work Specialization

Socio-economic needs or conditions; Personal adjustment; Health; Education and training; Community development

Work Location Information

Rural area; Work in employer's/client's home; Various locations; Willing to relocate; Relocation costs covered by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Large caseload; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence

Security and Safety Criminal record check

Target Audience

Adults; Social assistance recipient; Psychiatric; Minority group; Elderly; Developmentally delayed; Persons with physical disabilities; Persons with an intellectual disability; Females; Males; Abused adults; People with personal or social adjustment difficulty

Work Setting

Community service organization; Mental health institution, facility or clinic

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; Provide mediation services and psychosocial assessments; Provide counsel and therapy to help clients resolve social and personal problems; Plan programs of assistance for clients; Interview clients to assess their situation and determine the types of services required and eligibility; Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and social programs; Develop prevention and intervention programs to meet community needs

Experience 1 to less than 7 months

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

Certification by a provincial or territorial association

Education College/CEGEP

Languages English