Transition House Worker - Social Services

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work site environment: Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders). Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance). Work setting: Community agency. Women's shelter. Social service or charity agency. Associations and non profit organizations. Tasks: Prepare reports or case histories. Administrative and office activities. Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services. Perform administrative tasks. Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs. Housekeeping activities. Food preparation. Provide suicide and crisis intervention. Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients. Assist clients/guests with special needs. Supervision: No supervision responsibility. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses�: Mental health first aid Certificate. First Aid Certificate. Target audience: Children. Females. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Office. Area of work experience: Community service organization. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Work under pressure. Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs). Personal suitability: Accurate. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Values and ethics. Client focus. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Team player. Organized. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Shift. Night. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Other benefits. Team building opportunities. Parking available. Wellness program. Support for persons with disabilities: Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities . Support for youths: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth. Support for Indigenous people: 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 . Support for mature workers: Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination . Supports for visible minorities: Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).