community service worker

Additional Information

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Mental health institution, facility or clinic
• Community service organization

Tasks

• Administrative and office activities
• Implement life skills workshops
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Resolve conflict situations
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
• Advise and counsel inmates regarding their problems
• Liaise with the inmates' families and contacts in the community

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week