Job Title: Social Services Worker

Employer: Bridgeway Connection Services

Location: Edmonton, AB, T6L 4Z2

Work Location: On-site (no remote option)

Salary:$36.20 per hour
32 to 35 hours per week

Terms of Employment:

o   Permanent employment

o   Full-time

o   Shifts: Morning, Day, Evening, Night

o   Starts as soon as possible

Vacancies:5

Benefits:

o   Health benefits (including dental plan)

o   Other benefits (free parking available)

Languages Required: English

Education:College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate/diploma (1–2 years program)
Or equivalent experience
Experience:1 year to less than 2 years

Work Site Environment:

1. Child welfare
2. Personal and social adjustment/health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
3. Socio-economic support (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
4. Early intervention programming for at-risk youth

Work Setting:

1. Employer’s/client’s home
2. Community agency
3. Children’s services facility
4. Social service or charity agency

Key Responsibilities / Tasks:

1. Prepare reports or case histories
2. Appraise clients’ needs or eligibility for specific services
3. Conduct social research
4. Implement life skills workshops
5. Refer offenders to community and social services programs
6. Assess client strengths and development needs
7. Provide suicide and crisis intervention
8. Supervise children’s visits with parents to ensure safety
9. Assist offenders in pre-release and release planning
10. Implement substance abuse treatment and behaviour management programs
11. Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
12. Liaise with other social services agencies and healthcare providers
13. Maintain program statistics for evaluation and research
14. Assist in evaluating treatment program effectiveness
15. Screen, recruit, and train volunteers/support staff
16. Assist clients with special needs
17. Refer clients to financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, and other services

Credentials / Certificates Required:

1. Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
2. First Aid Certificate
3. CPR Certificate

Target Audience:

1. Aboriginal groups
2. Adolescents
3. Children
4. Elderly
5. Families

Computer and Technology Knowledge: MS Office

Area of Work Experience: Community service organization

Work Conditions & Physical Capabilities:

1. Ability to work independently
2. Fast-paced environment
3. Work under pressure
4. Attention to detail

Personal Suitability:

1. Excellent oral communication
2. Interpersonal awareness
3. Client focus
4. Flexibility
5. Initiative
6. Team player
7. Organized

Who Can Apply:

Canadian citizens and permanent residents
Temporary residents of Canada
Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Application Process:
Direct Apply through the job portal
OR send your resume by email to:
📧 job.bridgewayconnectionservices@yahoo.com

Screening Questions (must be answered in application):

Are you currently a student?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
What is the highest level of study you have completed?