Work Term: Temporary Work Language: English Hours: 35 hours per week Education: College/CEGEP Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years Ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies, other or equivalent experience Work site environment Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance) Early intervention programming for at-risk youth Work setting Community agency Social service or charity agency Community centre Tasks Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services Perform administrative tasks Implement life skills workshops Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs Conduct follow-up assessments Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community Housekeeping activities Food preparation Conduct individual and group counselling sessions Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research Accompany clients to appointments and social outings Manage events Manage knowledge Offer mentoring Supervision 1 to 2 people 3-4 people 5-10 people 11-15 people 16-20 people Certificates, licences, memberships,



and courses Cultural Awareness Training First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate Food Safety Certificate Target audience Aboriginal groups Computer and technology knowledge Electronic mail MS Office Area of work experience Community service organization Security and safety Criminal record check Driving record check (abstract) Transportation/travel information Own transportation Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Physically demanding Tight deadlines Attention to detail Large workload Weight handling Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs) Personal suitability Accurate Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Interpersonal awareness Judgement Values and ethics Client focus Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Team player Organized Screening questions Do you have experience working in this field? Employment terms options Evening Employment terms options Flexible hours Day Other perks 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

📌 community service worker (Thunder Bay)
🏢 Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre
📍 Thunder Bay