Social services worker

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 28 to 35 hours per week
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• Special education and teaching, general
• Psychology, general
• Educational psychology
• Social work, general
• Criminology

Tasks

• Interview inmates to assess adjustment problems
• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Assess offenders' prospects for successful reintegration into the community
• Develop specialized rehabilitation programs
• Perform administrative tasks
• Prepare classification reports recommending type of incarceration and types of interventions for rehabilitation
• Implement life skills workshops
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety
• Implement substance abuse treatment programs
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
• Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
• Manage events
• Manage knowledge
• Offer mentoring
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Target audience

• Aboriginal groups
• Adolescents
• Children
• Elderly
• Families
• Females
• Males
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Street population
• Young offenders

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child welfare check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Evening

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth