Saamis Immigration Services Association settlement worker – community services Full Time in Medicine Hat, AB

Overview

Saamis Immigration Services Association

Branch Medicine Hat AB CA

Position:
settlement worker – community services
Location:
Medicine Hat, AB

Type of Community or Social Service. Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients ….

Languages

English

Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience . Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) . Experience
1 year to less than 2 years . Additional Skills
Administrative and office activities . Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) . Specific Skills
Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories; Implement life skills workshops; Assess client’s relevant skill strengths and development needs; Conduct follow-up assessments; Provide suicide and crisis intervention; Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses; Implement substance abuse treatment programs; Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research; Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff; Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients . Security and Safety
Bondable; Child welfare check; Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check; Confidential security clearance . Transportation/Travel Information
Own transportation; Own vehicle; Willing to travel; Willing to travel regularly; Valid driver’s licence . Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Work under pressure . Ability to Supervise
More than 20 people . Work Location Information
Work in employer’s/client’s home; Various locations . Type of Community or Social Service
Volunteer coordination; Settlement services for new immigrants . Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus .