Native Community Worker

Work site environment

• Early intervention programming for at-risk youth

Work setting

• Urban area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Resolve conflict situations

Supervision

• Working groups

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Aboriginal groups
• Adolescents
• Children
• Elderly
• Families
• Females
• Males

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child welfare check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

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

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Parking available