Assistant, social services

Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work site environment

  • Youth services

Work setting

  • Remote location
  • Social service or charity agency
  • Associations and non profit organizations

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Administrative and office activities
  • Perform administrative tasks
  • Implement life skills workshops
  • Assess client’s relevant skill strengths and development needs

Supervision

  • No supervision responsibility

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
  • Cultural Awareness Training
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • Aboriginal groups
  • Adolescents
  • Persons with an intellectual disability
  • Persons with learning disabilities
  • Persons with mental health disabilities
  • Persons with physical disabilities

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Electronic mail
  • MS Office

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Willing to travel
  • 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
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Team player
  • Organized

Benefits

Financial benefits

  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Team building opportunities

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths
  • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Employment groups – Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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  • Date Posted: November 20, 2024
  • Location: New Westminster,BC
  • Schedule: Part time
  • Job Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
  • Salary: $25.75 hourly for 17.5 hours per week
  • Job Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years