Community worker
The Calgary Society of Community Opportunities Calgary, Alberta
Contract / Freelance
Full time
As soon as possible
Description
- Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- Disability studies
- or equivalent experience
- Urban area
- Community agency
- Various locations
- Social service or charity agency
- Recreational facility/institution
- Swimming
- Fitness centre
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Leading/instructing groups
- Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
- Instruct groups and individuals in arts and crafts
- Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
- Assist with coordination of recreational, sport and fitness events
- Prepare reports
- Understand principles of group dynamics
- Leading/instructing individuals
- Plan and carry out recreational, fitness and sports activities
- Assemble supplies, sports and game equipment
- Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required
- 3-4 people
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Criminal record check
- Child welfare check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Vulnerable sector check
- Own vehicle
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is available
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
- Organized
- Dependability
- Reliability
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Day
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- Mileage paid
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
Salary: $16.93 to $20.26 hourly (to be negotiated)
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