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; Community development; Social research

Type of Community or Social Service

Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)

Work Location Information Urban area

Ability to Supervise Working groups

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence

Security and Safety Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Target Audience

Adolescents; Adults; Social assistance recipient; Minority group; Elderly; Children; Aboriginal groups; Persons with physical disabilities; Persons with an intellectual disability; Females; Males; Family; Abused adults; People with personal or social adjustment difficulty

Work Setting

Social and family service agency; Associations and non profit organizations

Area of Specialization Public housing

Additional Skills

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

Other Languages Inuktitut

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 consultation services to government and other organizations; 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; Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia; Conduct social research; Apply for social program funding; Advise clients on feeding, housing, behaviour, breeding, hygiene and general care of animals

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

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

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate; Mental health first aid Certificate

Education College/CEGEPor equivalent experience

Languages English