family service worker

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

Will train

On site

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

Work site environment

• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
  
  

Work setting

• Urban area
• Various locations
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administrative and office activities
  
  

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
  
  

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Aboriginal groups
• Adolescents
• Children
• Elderly
• Families
• Females
• Males
  
  

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
  
  

Area of work experience

• Community service organization
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child welfare check
• Driving record check (abstract)
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Tight deadlines
• 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
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers