Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Evaluate the effectiveness of social programs
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Interview client individually, in families, or in groups, to assess their situation and problems to determine the types of services required
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Take authorized protective action when necessary
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Perform administrative tasks
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Provide counsel and therapy to help clients resolve social and personal problems
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Plan programs of assistance for clients
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Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
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Provide public education and consultation regarding counselling services, issues and methods
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Conduct social research
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Write research papers, educational texts and articles
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Apply for social program funding
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Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
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Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient’s outcomes
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Provincial certificate of registration
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Membership in a provincial association of social workers
Additional information
Security and safety
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Work under pressure
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Attention to detail
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Large caseload
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
Support for youths
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Indigenous people
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
- other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit