Social services program planner

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: Experience an asset
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Urban area
• Social service or charity agency
• Community service organization

Tasks

• Conduct surveys
• Develop social programs
• Supervise professional and support staff and students
• Plan and co-ordinate social services
• Conduct demographic, social and economic analyses
• Provide staff training
• Conduct research
• Perform administrative tasks
• Advise consumers on the selection and proper use of consumer goods
• Counsel individuals on daily-life issues
• Provide advice in the area of food preparation and storage, and food safety
• Develop questionnaires for social survey research
• Compile and interpret statistics on social issues and policy research
• Provide consulting services to government and other organizations
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team of professionals working with a client group
• Research and design special events programs

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people
• 5-10 people
• 11-15 people
• 16-20 people
• More than 20 people
• Working groups
• Committees

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check
• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload
• Large workload

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Flexible hours

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits

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