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support worker - social services

Posted on August 31, 2024 by Employer details Western Human Resource Corp

Job details

  • LocationVancouver, BC
  • Workplace information On site
  • Salary25.91 hourly / 30 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
  • Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Early Morning, Morning
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • vacancies 1 vacancy
  • Source Job Bank #3064054

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

  • Group home

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Prepare reports or case histories
  • Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
  • Implement life skills workshops
  • Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
  • Conduct follow-up assessments
  • Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Food preparation
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
  • 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
  • Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
  • Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
  • Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Behaviour management Certification
  • Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
  • Intensive behavioural intervention Certification
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • Medication Administration Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • Adolescents
  • Elderly
  • Males
  • Persons who are blind/visually impaired
  • Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing
  • Persons with learning disabilities
  • Persons with mental health disabilities
  • Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Confidential security clearance
  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Physically demanding

Personal suitability

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

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2024-11-15

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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support worker - social services NOC 42201 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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