Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
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Community service organization
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Rehabilitation centre and special health institution
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Conduct psychosocial assessments
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Evaluate the effectiveness of social programs
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Interview client individually, in families, or in groups, to assess their situation and problems to determine the types of services required
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Prepare detailed plans for clients returning home after a stay in a rehabilitation centre
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Provide mediation services
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Take authorized protective action when necessary
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Perform administrative tasks
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Provide counsel and therapy to help clients resolve social and personal problems
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Plan programs of assistance for clients
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Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
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Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team of professionals working with a client group
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Advocate on client’s behalf in courts or at hearings
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Lobby for solutions to problems affecting client groups
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Conduct social research
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Administer tests
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Provide consultation services to government and other organizations
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Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient’s outcomes
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Develop prevention and intervention programs to meet community needs
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Supervise professional staff, program leaders and instructors and volunteer staff
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Monitor and evaluate
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.