Job Title:

Community Worker

Company:

Strive Support Services

Location:

Kelowna , BC


Job details

  • Wage: $25.00/hour
  • Hours: 35 hours per week
  • Permanent, Full-Time Position
  • Shifts: Day, early morning, morning, evening, weekend

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

  • 1 to less than 7 months

Work setting

  • Group home
  • Work in employer's/client's home
  • Various locations
  • On site
  • Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Prepare reports or case histories
  • Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
  • Plan rehabilitation programs with offenders
  • Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
  • Conduct follow-up assessments
  • Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Food preparation
  • Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
  • Implement substance abuse treatment programs
  • Implement behaviour management programs
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
  • Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
  • Interacting with individuals, their families/advocates, co-workers and the community respectfully
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals
  • Providing support and education in social interactions, communicating, healthcare, coping, community awareness, etc.
  • Facilitating community inclusion
  • Liaising with the support team, community services, professionals and others
  • Preparing documentation objectively
  • Working as part of a team in case management
  • Participate in the development and maintenance of recreational and social activities
  • Attend regular team meetings

 

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Mandt System training
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Own vehicle
  • Willing to travel
  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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

TO APPLY:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, please forward your resume to:

E-mail: strive.ss@outlook.com



Posted 2024-11-26








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