Family service worker

Developmental Dynamics Human Services Inc. based in Saint John, NB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Family service worker who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Part time leading to full time job. The candidate must be available to work during Flexible Hours.

Employer Name: Developmental Dynamics Human Services Inc.
Position: Family service worker
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $15.80 hourly for 30 to 44 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Part time leading to full time
Location: Saint John, NB

Job Description

• The candidate will be required to conduct follow-up assessments.
• The candidate will be expected to provide suicide and crisis intervention.
• The candidate will be expected to resolve conflicts.
• The candidate will be expected to supervise children’s visits with their parents in order to ensure their safety.
• The candidate must assist offenders with pre-release and release planning.
• The candidate will be expected to put in place behaviour management programmes.
• The candidate will be required to keep programme statistics for evaluation and research purposes.
• The candidate must assist clients/guests with special needs.
• The candidate must accompany clients to appointments and social outings.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate or diploma from a College, CEGEP, or other non-university programme lasting 3 months to less than 1 year.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must have Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR, as well as a First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• The candidate must be able to lift more than 45 kg (100 lbs).
• The candidate should be client focused.
• The candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

• The work site environment will include child welfare, socioeconomic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance), and programmes dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Work setting

• The candidate will be required to work in the employer’s or client’s home.
• The candidate will be required to work in various locations.
• The candidate will be required to work in a government department or agency as well as live in a private residence.

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• The Target audience will include Aboriginal groups, Adolescents, Children, Culturally diverse groups, Elderly, Families, Females, Males, Persons who are blind/visually impaired, Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing, Persons with an intellectual disability, Persons with learning disabilities, Persons with mental health disabilities and Persons with physical disabilities.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.

Benefits

• Health, Financial and Long term benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
• Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage and Vision care benefits.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive mileage reimbursement.
• Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits and Life insurance.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Cover letter
• References attesting experience