Support worker - social services

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 15 to 20 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Asset languages

• Cree

Work site environment

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

Work setting

• Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre

Tasks

• Administrative and office activities
• Perform administrative tasks
• Housekeeping activities
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Target audience

• Aboriginal groups

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Area of specialization

• Aboriginal or First Nations education
• Drug addiction

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Adult Abuse Registry check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Night
• Day
• Weekend

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
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers