assistant, social services

Overview

Languages

English

Student status

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Full time enrollment

Work setting

• Social service or charity agency

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Perform administrative tasks
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Cultural Awareness Training
• First Aid Certificate
• Babysitting Certificate
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Aboriginal groups
• Children
• Culturally diverse groups
• Families

Computer and technology knowledge

• Desktop publishing software
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Travel expenses not paid by employer
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available