Social services worker

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment

• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
• Services for the homeless
• Settlement services for new immigrants

Work setting

• Group home

Tasks

• Administrative and office activities
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Target audience

• Culturally diverse groups

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Immigration
• Community service organization

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: Bilingual
• Hours: 35 hours per week