Family Social Worker - Port Alberni, Canada - Huu-ay-aht First Nations

Huu-ay-aht First Nations
Huu-ay-aht First Nations
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Port Alberni, Canada

3 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Description

Work Term:
Permanent


  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 75 hours biweekly
  • Education: Bachelor's degree
  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting:


  • Urban area
  • Community service organization
  • Various locations
  • Relocation costs not covered by employer
  • Willing to relocate
  • Social and family service agency
  • Aboriginal band council
  • Government department and/or agency
  • Employee Assistance Program

Tasks:


  • Interview clients to assess their situation and determine the types of services required and eligibility
  • Perform administrative tasks
  • Provide counsel and therapy to help clients resolve social and personal problems
  • Plan programs of assistance for clients
  • Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
  • Investigate cases of child abuse or neglect and take authorized protective action when necessary
  • Provide public education and consultation regarding counselling services, issues and methods
  • Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team working with a client group
  • Act as an advocate for client groups in the community
  • Provide mediation services and psychosocial assessments
  • Develop prevention and intervention programs to meet community needs

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:


  • Mental health first aid Certificate
  • Provincial certificate of registration

Security and safety:


  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information:


  • Valid driver's licence
  • Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities:


  • Fastpaced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Attention to detail
  • Large caseload
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability:


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

Screening questions:


  • Are you available for shift or oncall work?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the aboveindicated required certifications?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits:


  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Long term benefits:


  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits:


  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Team building opportunities
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