Government of Canada - Atlantic

support worker - social services


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Pay24.71 / hour
LocationYarmouth/Nova Scotia
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: 48371045

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

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

      Experience

      Experience an asset

      On site

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

      Work setting

      • Women's shelter
      • Rural area
      • Social service or charity agency

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
      • Perform administrative tasks
      • Implement life skills workshops
      • Housekeeping activities
      • Provide suicide and crisis intervention
      • Resolve conflict situations
      • Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
      • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
      • Assist clients/guests with special needs

      Credentials

      Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

      • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
      • Mental health first aid Certificate
      • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
      • First Aid Certificate
      • CPR Certificate

      Experience and specialization

      Target audience

      • Females

      Computer and technology knowledge

      • Electronic mail
      • MS Office

      Area of work experience

      • Community service organization

      Additional information

      Security and safety

      • Criminal record check
      • Child Abuse Registry check

      Transportation/travel information

      • Own transportation

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Ability to work independently
      • Fast-paced environment
      • Work under pressure
      • Physically demanding
      • 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
  • About the company

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