Overview

Position: Social services worker

Employer: Hollyburn Family Services Ltd

Job details

Location: 267 West Esplanade suite 104North Vancouver, BCV7M 1A5
Salary : $25.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per Week
Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time
Day, Evening, Morning, Weekend
Start date: Starts as soon as possible
Benefits: Health benefits, financial benefits, Other benefits
Vacancies: 2 vacancies
Verified
Source: Job Bank #2730309
Overview

Languages

English

Education

·         College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

·         or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

·         Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Work setting

·         Urban area

·         Social service or charity agency

Responsibilities

Tasks

·         Maintaining a safe and healthy environment

·         Working with adults, youth and their families

·         Building positive working relationships with the youth, adults, their families, community members, and other professionals (e.g. social workers, probation officers)

·         Facilitating recreational and/or educational activities

·         Performing youth outreach as needed

·         Encouraging and modeling acceptable social standards and setting and maintaining appropriate limits

·         Collaborating with the clinical team and providing input into assessments and youth care plans

·         Driving clients to and from school, appointments, outings, etc.

·         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

·         Assess and investigate eligibility for social benefits

·         Refer clients to other social services or assist clients in locating and utilizing community resources including legal, medical and financial assistance, housing, employment, transportation, daycare and other services

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

·         Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate

·         First Aid Certificate

·         CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

·         Persons with an intellectual disability

·         Persons with mental health disabilities

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

·         Fast-paced environment

·         Work under pressure

·         Physically demanding

Personal suitability

·         Efficient interpersonal skills

·         Excellent oral communication

·         Judgement

·         Client focus

·         Excellent written communication

·         Flexibility

·         Initiative

·         Team player

·         Positive attitude

Benefits

Health benefits

·         Dental plan

·         Disability benefits

·         Health care plan

·         Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

·         Life insurance

·         Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

·         Free parking available

·         Learning/training paid by employer

·         Team building opportunities

How to apply

By email

hollyburncareers@gmail.com

 

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