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community and social services worker

Posted on September 09, 2024 by Employer details Strive Living West Kelowna

Job details

  • LocationKelowna, BC
  • Workplace information On site
  • Salary25.95 hourly / 40 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
  • Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
  • vacancies 5 vacancies
  • Source Job Bank #3075074

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

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 site environment

  • Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
  • Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Work setting

  • Group home
  • Work in employer's/client's home
  • Rural area
  • Community centre
  • Private residence

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Administrative and office activities
  • Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Implement behaviour management programs
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Mandt System training
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • Culturally diverse groups
  • Females
  • Males

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan

Financial benefits

  • As per collective agreement
  • Group insurance benefits

Long term benefits

  • Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

  • Other benefits

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

2024-11-20

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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community and social services worker NOC 42201 Thompson–Okanagan Region
Median wage Help -
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