Community and social service workers administer and implement a variety of social assistance programs and community services, and assist clients to deal with personal and social problems.
Community and social service workers perform some or all of the following duties:
Interview clients to obtain case histories, assess skills, and prepare intake reports
Assess and investigate clients' eligibility for social benefits, and assist/advise clients regarding social assistance/pensions
Assist clients to sort out options, develop plans of action, and direct them in locating/using other social services
Counsel clients living in group homes/halfway houses, supervise their activities, and assist in pre-release/release planning
Provide crisis intervention and emergency shelter services
Implement programs such as life skills workshops, substance abuse treatment, and youth services under the supervision of social workers or health care professionals
Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
Addictions Worker
Crisis Intervention Worker
Outreach Worker
Youth Worker
Here are some schools that have programs related to this career:
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Trent University
Peterborough, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s): Social Work (B.A.) Bachelor
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Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s): Social Service Worker Diploma; University Transfer Community Mental Health Bachelor; Honours
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Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s): Social Service Worker Diploma Social Service Worker (Intensive) Diploma
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Centennial College
Toronto, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s): Community and Justice Services Diploma Community Development Work Diploma; Online
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Reeves College (Edmonton City Centre Campus)
Edmonton, Alberta, CA
Related Program(s): Addictions and Community Services Worker Diploma
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