SKILLS / EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS/ EDUCATION:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

EDUCATION:

Completion of a college or university program in social work, child and youth care, psychology or other social science or health-related discipline is required.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of five (5) years of practical experience is required.
An employment letter and other related certifications as a community service worker are required for the current and previous five years.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $5,000.00 - $7,000.00 per mont

• Review client background information, interview clients to obtain case history and prepare intake reports
• Assess clients’ relevant skill strengths and needs
• Assist clients to sort out options and develop plans of action while providing necessary support and assistance
• Refer clients to other social services or assist clients in locating and utilizing community resources including legal, medical and financial assistance, housing, employment, transportation, day care and other services
• Counsel clients living in group homes and halfway houses, supervise their activities and assist in pre-release and release planning
• Participate in the selection and admission of clients to appropriate programs
• Implement life skills workshops, substance abuse treatment programs, behaviour management programs, youth services programs and other community and social service programs under the supervision of social services or health care professionals
• Meet with clients to assess their progress, give support and discuss any difficulties or problems
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs by tracking clients’ behavioral changes and responses to interventions
• Advise and aid recipients of social assistance and pensions
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency shelter services
• Implement and organize the delivery of specific services within the community