Support Worker - Social Services

Work site environment

• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)

Work setting

• Urban area
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Offer mentoring

Supervision

• More than 20 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Aboriginal groups
• Culturally diverse groups

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Organized