Job Description
Full Job Description
- Social Work, General
- Social Work, Other
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Membership in a provincial association of social workers
Work Setting
- Social and family service agency
- Community service organization
- Government department and/or agency
- Child Welfare Organization
Specific Skills
- Act as an advocate for client groups in the community
- Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team working with a client group
- Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
- Provide mediation services and psychosocial assessments
- Provide counsel and therapy to help clients resolve social and personal problems
- Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
- Interview clients to assess their situation and determine the types of services required and eligibility
- Investigate cases of child abuse or neglect and take authorized protective action when necessary
Target Audience
- Children
- Family
Security and Safety
- Child abuse registry check
- Criminal record check
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver’s licence
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Large caseload
- Large workload
- Tight deadlines
Work Location Information
- Various locations
Social Work Specialization
- Child welfare
Personal Suitability
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Client focus
- Interpersonal awareness
- Dependability
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Reliability
- Organized
Health benefits
- Health care plan
- Disability benefits
- Dental plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
Long term benefits
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
- Other benefits
- Maternity and parental benefits
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- What is your current field of study?
- Do you have education in this field of employment?