Skill Requirements:

Education: Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Social Service Worker (SSW) Diploma, Community Support Worker (CSW) Diploma, Human Services Diploma, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate, First Aid Certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English

Work Setting: Social service agency

Target Groups or Clients: Male, Female, Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing, Persons with intellectual disabilities, Persons with physical disabilities, Persons with mental health disabilities, Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Persons with learning disabilities

Type of Community or Social Service: Education or training, Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders), Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance), Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Specific Skills: Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories, Implement life skills workshops, Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs, Conduct follow-up assessments, Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community, Resolve conflict situations, Implement behaviour management programs, Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients, Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures, Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs

Additional Skills: Administrative and office activities

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Physically demanding

Transportation/Travel Information: Own transportation, Own vehicle, Valid driver's licence, Travel expenses paid by employer, Public transportation is available

Work Location Information: Urban area, Various locations

Ability to Supervise: Working groups

Security and Safety: Criminal record check, Driving record check (abstract)

Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning

Other Information:Vocational Services-6 month term with possibility of an extension-1 year post secondary in Disability/Human Services. Standard 1st Aid/CPR-Driver License/Insurance. Submit letter/resume quoting 090148