Personal Suitability

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

Social Work Specialization Child welfare

Work Location Information Rural area

Transportation/Travel Information Own vehicle

Security and Safety Child abuse registry check; Criminal record check

Target Audience

Adolescents; Social assistance recipient; Psychiatric; Minority group; Children; Females; Males; Family; People who require psychiatric care; People with personal or social adjustment difficulty

Work Setting

Aboriginal band council; Social and family service agency; Community service organization; Government department and/or agency

Additional Skills

Provide public education and consultation regarding counselling services, issues and methods; Perform administrative tasks

Specific Skills

Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services; 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; Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia; Develop prevention and intervention programs to meet community needs

Experience 5 years or more

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

Membership in a provincial association of social workers; Membership with the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW); Mental health first aid Certificate

Education Bachelor's degreeor equivalent experience

Languages English