Community Worker - Greater Sudbury, Canada - Elizabeth Fry Society

Elizabeth Fry Society
Elizabeth Fry Society
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Greater Sudbury, Canada

3 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Work Term:
Temporary


  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 35 hours per week
  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment:


  • Corrections
  • Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
  • Socioeconomic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
  • Crime prevention
  • Services for the homeless

Work setting:


  • Women's dropin centre
  • Social service or charity agency
  • Correctional facility
  • Community agency

Tasks:


  • Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
  • Administrative and office activities
  • Implement life skills workshops
  • Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Assist offenders in prerelease and release planning
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
  • Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:


  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Student status:


  • Full time enrollment

Target audience:


  • Culturally diverse groups
  • Families
  • Females
  • Males
  • Persons with mental health disabilities
  • Street population
  • Young offenders

Security and safety:


  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information:


  • Own transportation
  • Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities:


  • Fastpaced environment
  • Work under pressure

Weight handling:


  • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability:


  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Initiative
  • Team player

Screening questions:


  • Are you currently a student?
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