Overview
Position: Social services worker
Employer: Hollyburn Family Services Ltd
Job details
Location: 267 West Esplanade suite 104North Vancouver, BCV7M 1A5
Salary : $25.00 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per Week
Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time
Day, Evening, Morning, Weekend
Start date: Starts as soon as possible
Benefits: Health benefits, financial benefits, Other benefits
Vacancies: 2 vacancies
Verified
Source: Job Bank #2730309
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
1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
· Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Work setting
· Urban area
· Social service or charity agency
Responsibilities
Tasks
· Maintaining a safe and healthy environment
· Working with adults, youth and their families
· Building positive working relationships with the youth, adults, their families, community members, and other professionals (e.g. social workers, probation officers)
· Facilitating recreational and/or educational activities
· Performing youth outreach as needed
· Encouraging and modeling acceptable social standards and setting and maintaining appropriate limits
· Collaborating with the clinical team and providing input into assessments and youth care plans
· Driving clients to and from school, appointments, outings, etc.
· Meet with clients to assess their progress, give support and discuss any difficulties or problems
· Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs by tracking clients’ behavioral changes and responses to interventions
· Assess and investigate eligibility for social benefits
· Refer clients to other social services or assist clients in locating and utilizing community resources including legal, medical and financial assistance, housing, employment, transportation, daycare and other services
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
· Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
· First Aid Certificate
· CPR Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
· Persons with an intellectual disability
· Persons with mental health disabilities
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
· Fast-paced environment
· Work under pressure
· Physically demanding
Personal suitability
· Efficient interpersonal skills
· Excellent oral communication
· Judgement
· Client focus
· Excellent written communication
· Flexibility
· Initiative
· Team player
· Positive attitude
Benefits
Health benefits
· Dental plan
· Disability benefits
· Health care plan
· Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
· Life insurance
· Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
· Free parking available
· Learning/training paid by employer
· Team building opportunities
How to apply
By email
hollyburncareers@gmail.com
