Teleworking Information Remote work available

Personal Suitability

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

Type of Community or Social Service

Corrections; Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders); Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance); Volunteer coordination; Crime prevention; Services for the homeless; Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Security and Safety Criminal record check

Target Audience

Aboriginal groups; Young offenders; Street population; Persons with mental health disabilities; Persons with learning disabilities; Persons with an intellectual disability

Work Setting

Social service or charity agency; Correctional facility

Weight Handling Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

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; Provide suicide and crisis intervention; Resolve conflict situations; Assist offenders in pre-release and release planning; Implement behaviour management programs; Conduct individual and group counselling sessions; Establish registry of special needs support workers; Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research; 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; Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate

Education Bachelor's degreeor equivalent experience

Languages English