Support worker - social services

• Work Term: Casual
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 20 to 37.5 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Palliative care
• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work setting

• Group home
• Community agency
• Various locations
• Social service or charity agency

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Community disability studies Certificate
• Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
• Mandt System training
• Mental health first aid Certificate
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Medication Administration Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Target audience

• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with learning disabilities
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Interpersonal awareness
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Team player
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Morning
• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer