Community Service Worker (Terrace)

Community Service Worker

Terrace and District Community Services Society is looking for a full-time Community Service Worker at 200 3219 Eby Street Terrace BC V8G 4R3. There are 4 positions available.Main duties are as follows but not limited to Review client background information interview clients to obtain case history and prepare intake reports Assess clients relevant skill strengths and needs Assist clients to sort out options and develop plans of action while providing necessary support and assistance Refer clients to other social services or assist clients in locating and utilizing community resources including legal medical and financial assistance housing employment transportation day care and other services Counsel clients living in group homes and halfway houses supervise their activities and assist in pre-release and release planning Participate in the selection and admission of clients to appropriate programs Implement life skills workshops substance abuse treatment programs behaviour management programs youth services programs and other community and social service programs under the supervision of social services or health care professionals Meet with clients to assess their progress give support and discuss any difficulties or problems Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs by tracking clients behavioural changes and responses to interventions Advise and aid recipients of social assistance and pensions Provide crisis intervention and emergency shelter services Implement and organize the delivery of specific services within the community Hours of work are 35 hours of regular work per week (overtime pay after 40 hours). Work hours can be anytime during the morning day evening or night. Pay is 23.50 hr. Successful candidates must speak English and completion of at least one year college program program in social work child and youth care is an asset. Work experience of at least 2 years is required.Please send resumes via email to hiring(at)tdcss.ca