family service worker Verified

Work setting

• Community and social services

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Implement life skills workshops
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Resolve conflict situations
• Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
• Manage events
• Offer mentoring

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Mental health first aid Certificate
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Cultural Awareness Training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Adolescents
• Children
• Families

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Counselling specialization

• Crisis intervention

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child welfare check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement