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Join Our Team as a Community Services Officer - Social Services!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families? Epic Opportunities is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Community Services Officer to join our dynamic team in Winnipeg, MB. This is a permanent position that offers a chance to work in a fast-paced environment while providing essential support to culturally diverse groups and individuals with various needs.

About the Role

As a Community Services Officer, you will play a vital role in assessing clients' strengths and needs, developing and implementing community services, and supervising support staff. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing reports and case histories
• Supervising support staff and volunteers
• Performing administrative tasks
• Resolving conflict situations
• Liaising with other social service agencies and healthcare providers
• Accompanying clients to appointments and social outings

Who We Are

Epic Opportunities is a community-focused organization dedicated to providing support and services to individuals with disabilities and their families. We believe in empowering our clients and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Requirements

Education

• College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years
• Equivalent experience may also be considered

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in a community service organization

Certificates and Licenses

• Community Disability Studies Certificate
• Developmental Services Worker (DSW) Training
• Mental Health First Aid Certificate
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Skills and Personal Suitability

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong judgment and ethical values
• Client-focused with a flexible and organized approach
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Team player with initiative

Work Environment

This role will require you to work in various settings, including urban areas, clients' homes, and community agencies. You will be responsible for supervising more than 20 staff members and working collaboratively with committees and working groups.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary ranging from $23.41 to $29.82 hourly (to be negotiated), along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Benefits: Dental plan, disability benefits, vision care benefits
• Financial Benefits: Group insurance, life insurance, mileage reimbursement, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Other Benefits: Free parking, employer-paid training, on-site amenities, and team-building opportunities

Transportation and Safety

Candidates must have their own transportation, a valid driver's license, and will be required to undergo a criminal record check, child abuse registry check, and adult abuse registry check.

Are You Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are excited about the opportunity to support individuals and families in your community, we encourage you to apply! Join us at Epic Opportunities and be part of a team that values compassion, integrity, and excellence.

Screening Questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.