Community service worker
Archway Community Services
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- or equivalent experience
- Social work, general
- Social work, other
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
- Services for the homeless
Work setting
- Social service or charity agency
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare reports or case histories
- Appraise clients’ needs or eligibility for specific services
- Resolve conflict situations
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
Experience and specialization
Area of work experience
- Community service organization
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Work under pressure
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Client focus
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
- Organized