Work Term: Temporary Work Language: English Hours: 35 hours per week Education: College/CEGEP Experience: Experience an asset or equivalent experience Work setting Urban area Community service organization Social and family service agency Tasks Interview client individually, in families, or in groups, to assess their situation and problems to determine the types of services required Supervise other social workers, paid para-professional staff, student trainees and volunteers Perform administrative tasks Provide counsel and therapy to help clients resolve social and personal problems Plan programs of assistance for clients Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team of professionals working with a client group Advocate on client's behalf in courts or at hearings Lobby for solutions to problems affecting client groups Develop prevention and intervention programs to meet community needs Pick up and deliver materials Provide specialized programs for children, seniors and other groups Supervision 1 to 2 people 3-4 people 5-10 people 11-15 people 16-20 people Certificates, licences, memberships,



and courses Standard First Aid Certificate Safe Food Handling certificate Target audience Adults Elderly Persons with an intellectual disability Persons with physical disabilities Aboriginal groups Social work specialization Community development Health Socio-economic needs or conditions Palliative care Security and safety Criminal record check Vulnerable sector check Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Own vehicle Driver's abstract Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Attention to detail Large workload Large caseload Combination of sitting, standing, walking Personal suitability Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Interpersonal awareness Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Values and ethics Adaptability Screening questions Do you have experience working in this field? Employment terms options Evening Flexible schedule Employment terms options Day Weekend Other benefits Other benefits Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers 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 Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

📌 geriatric social worker (Thunder Bay)
🏢 Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre
📍 Thunder Bay