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

Work Location Information Urban area

Ability to Supervise 5-10 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Security and Safety

Child abuse registry check; Criminal record check; Confidential security clearance

Target Audience

Adolescents; People with personal or social adjustment difficulty

Work Setting Community service organization

Additional Skills

Supervise other social workers, paid para-professional staff, student trainees and volunteers; Recruit and hire staff; Provide public education and consultation regarding counselling services, issues and methods; Perform administrative tasks

Specific Skills

Act as an advocate for client groups in the community; Write research papers, educational texts and articles; 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 counsel and therapy to help clients resolve social and personal problems; Plan programs of assistance for clients; Lobby for solutions to problems affecting client groups; Interview clients to assess their situation and determine the types of services required and eligibility; Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and social programs

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Education Master's degree

Languages English