case aide - social services Verified

Work site environment

• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
• Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
• Settlement services for new immigrants

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home
• Social service or charity agency

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Perform administrative tasks
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Relationship development intervention (RDI) training
• Cultural Awareness Training

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Children
• Culturally diverse groups
• Families
• Females
• Persons with mental health disabilities

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program