Assistant, social services

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• 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
• Settlement services for new immigrants

Work setting

• Urban area
• Community agency
• Social service or charity agency
• Community centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administrative and office activities
• Perform administrative tasks
• Conduct social research
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Resolve conflict situations
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Manage events
• Supervise office and volunteer staff
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers

Supervision

• 11-15 people
• Working groups
• Committees

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Mental health first aid Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Aboriginal groups
• Adolescents
• Children
• Culturally diverse groups
• Families
• Females
• Males
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with learning disabilities
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Street population

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child welfare check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid