Government of Canada - Northern

support worker - social services


Pay35.00 / hour
LocationIqaluit/Nunavut
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 40619855

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • Other trades certificate or diploma
      • or equivalent experience

      Experience

      1 year to less than 2 years

      Work site environment

      • Early intervention programming for at-risk youth

      Work setting

      • Group home
      • Remote location
      • Staff accommodation available
      • Staff accommodation provided
      • Social service or charity agency

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Prepare reports or case histories
      • Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
      • Conduct social research
      • Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
      • Housekeeping activities
      • Food preparation
      • Resolve conflict situations
      • Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
      • Implement behaviour management programs
      • Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
      • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
      • Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
      • Assist clients/guests with special needs
      • Offer mentoring

      Experience and specialization

      Target audience

      • Aboriginal groups
      • Adolescents

      Additional information

      Security and safety

      • Criminal record check
      • Driver's validity licence check
      • Driving record check (abstract)

      Transportation/travel information

      • Own transportation
      • Valid driver's licence

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Ability to work independently
      • Attention to detail

      Personal suitability

      • Accurate
      • Efficient interpersonal skills
      • Excellent oral communication
      • Interpersonal awareness
      • Judgement
      • Values and ethics
      • Client focus
      • Excellent written communication
      • Flexibility
      • Initiative
      • Team player
      • Organized

      Benefits

      Health benefits

      • Dental plan
      • Paramedical services coverage

      Other benefits

      • On-site housing options
      • Other benefits
  • About the company

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