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community worker

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Employer details ILNSA

Job details

  • LocationDartmouth, NS
  • Workplace information On site
  • Salary21.63 to 25.63 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
  • Night, Weekend, Shift, Early Morning
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
  • vacancies 1 vacancy
  • Source Job Bank #3184769

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
  • Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
  • Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Work setting

  • Group home
  • Work in employer's/client's home
  • Community agency
  • Social service or charity agency

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Prepare reports or case histories
  • Administrative and office activities
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Food preparation
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Implement behaviour management programs
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
  • Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
  • Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Manage knowledge
  • Organize tasks to accomplish the work

Supervision

  • 1 to 2 people
  • Staff in various areas of responsibility

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Behaviour management Certification
  • Community disability studies Certificate
  • Emergency child care first aid and CPR
  • Mandt System training
  • Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate
  • Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • Persons with an intellectual disability

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Electronic mail
  • MS Office

Area of work experience

  • Community service organization

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Adult Abuse Registry check

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Attention to detail

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Values and ethics
  • Client focus
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Team player
  • Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Night shift premium
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-01-01

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community worker NOC 42201 Halifax Region
Median wage Help -
21.76 $/hour

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