Support worker – social services

Western Human Resource Corp situated in Richmond, BC is currently looking for applications for the role of Support worker – social services who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate for this position will be expected to start work promptly. The available positions are for Term or contract or Full time job. The shift times for this position are Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Western Human Resource Corp
Position: Support worker – social services
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $22.68 hourly / 30 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Full time
Location: Richmond, BC

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Hiring: Support worker – social services

Job Description

• The candidate must prepare reports or case histories.
• The candidate will be responsible for assessing clients’ needs and eligibility for specific services.
• The candidate will be responsible for implementing life skill workshops.
• The candidate must assess the client’s relevant skill strengths and development needs.
• The candidate will be responsible for conducting follow-up assessments.
• The candidate must plan, coordinate, and carry out the delivery of specific services in the community.
• The candidate will be responsible for housekeeping duties.
• The candidate will be responsible for food preparation.
• The candidate must be able to resolve conflict situations.
• The candidate must supervise the activities of clients living in group homes and halfway houses.
• The candidate will be responsible for implementing behavior management programs.
• The candidate must communicate with other social service agencies and healthcare providers who work with clients.
• The candidate will be responsible for developing service intervention logic models and outcome measures.
• The candidate must maintain program statistics for evaluation and research purposes.
• The candidate must assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs.
• The candidate will be responsible for screening, recruiting, and training volunteers and support staff.
• 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 College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years, or equivalent experience.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must hold certifications in Behavior management, Food allergy and anaphylaxis training, Intensive behavioral intervention, Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), Medication Administration, First Aid, and CPR.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
• The candidate should be client focused.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Work setting

• The candidate must work in the group home.

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• The target audience includes adolescents, the elderly, males, individuals who are blind/visually impaired, persons who are deaf/hard of hearing, persons who have learning disabilities, persons with mental health disabilities, and people with physical disabilities.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply, please utilize the provided options to submit your application.

By email

westernhumanresourcecorp@gmail.com