Community WorkerCommunity Worker

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Erika Natalia Ruiz Arizabaleta.Erika Natalia Ruiz Arizabaleta.

Job DescriptionJob Description ► Community workers help people in need get food, shelter, health Community workers help people in need get food, shelter, health

care, companionship, and hope. care, companionship, and hope. ► Community workers have roles similar to social and religious Community workers have roles similar to social and religious

workers. However, they work for different organizations and the workers. However, they work for different organizations and the training they receive may be slightly different. Community training they receive may be slightly different. Community workers may work as social service assistants, case workers may work as social service assistants, case management aides, welfare officers, outreach workers, management aides, welfare officers, outreach workers, residential counsellors, childcare workers, or gerontology aides. residential counsellors, childcare workers, or gerontology aides. Their clients include people facing problems such as Their clients include people facing problems such as homelessness, substance abuse, family violence, poverty, homelessness, substance abuse, family violence, poverty, physical disability, or mental illness. physical disability, or mental illness.

► Community workers also keep records and monitor the progress Community workers also keep records and monitor the progress of their clients. They provide emotional support and may help of their clients. They provide emotional support and may help people take care of everyday problems relating to personal people take care of everyday problems relating to personal hygiene, money, or medical concerns. For example, a hygiene, money, or medical concerns. For example, a community worker who is helping a homeless client with an community worker who is helping a homeless client with an illness such as schizophrenia might encourage him or her to stay illness such as schizophrenia might encourage him or her to stay in the shelter and remain on medication, and may arrange for in the shelter and remain on medication, and may arrange for the client to see a psychiatrist. the client to see a psychiatrist.

•Workers with extensive experience and training may advance to management positions. At this level, they usually have less contact with clients and their everyday needs. Instead, they concentrate on fundraising, raising public awareness, and creating and evaluating social assistance programs. This means that they have the opportunity to study the strengths and weaknesses of current programs and to try to change them for the better.

Solitary

Skills RequiredSkills Required ► Community workers are employed in many Community workers are employed in many

different places. These include halfway different places. These include halfway houses, correctional facilities, street-based houses, correctional facilities, street-based outreach services, psychiatric hospitals, outreach services, psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, group homes, shelters, outpatient clinics, group homes, shelters, and social service and government agencies. and social service and government agencies. They may do some of their work at clients’ They may do some of their work at clients’ homes. homes.

► They work with other professionals in the They work with other professionals in the health care and human services fields, such health care and human services fields, such as nurses, rehabilitation counsellors, as nurses, rehabilitation counsellors, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and faith-based agency workers. and faith-based agency workers.

► They need to have a lot of time to work on They need to have a lot of time to work on day and night because some of those day and night because some of those workers have to work all time.workers have to work all time.

► Working with people in difficulty can be very Working with people in difficulty can be very challenging and exhausting. Because many challenging and exhausting. Because many community agencies are small, wages are community agencies are small, wages are relatively low and staff often do a lot of extra relatively low and staff often do a lot of extra work to make sure that clients get what they work to make sure that clients get what they need. Due to these factors, there is a risk of need. Due to these factors, there is a risk of burnout in this field. burnout in this field.

► However, the work can be extremely However, the work can be extremely rewarding. Community workers are able to rewarding. Community workers are able to watch their clients become more effective in watch their clients become more effective in managing their own lives.managing their own lives.

Education and TrainingEducation and Training► A high school diploma is the minimum amount of education needed in this job. A high school diploma is the minimum amount of education needed in this job.

However, most employers prefer applicants who have taken related college However, most employers prefer applicants who have taken related college courses. A diploma or bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, child courses. A diploma or bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, child and youth care, social services, or a related field is even better. and youth care, social services, or a related field is even better.

► A bachelor’s degree is usually necessary for advancement to management A bachelor’s degree is usually necessary for advancement to management positions, and may also be necessary for some types of counseling. In positions, and may also be necessary for some types of counseling. In addition, a master’s degree can be very useful for advancement, and is addition, a master’s degree can be very useful for advancement, and is sometimes required for senior positions. The more education you acquire, the sometimes required for senior positions. The more education you acquire, the greater your chances of obtaining a higher paying and more advanced greater your chances of obtaining a higher paying and more advanced position. position.

► In additional to formal education, volunteer experience with non-profit In additional to formal education, volunteer experience with non-profit organizations involved in social aid is extremely helpful and may be organizations involved in social aid is extremely helpful and may be necessary. necessary.

► Above all --- Above all --- Once hired, community workers generally receive on-the-job Once hired, community workers generally receive on-the-job training. The type and length of training varies according to the employer.training. The type and length of training varies according to the employer.

Nova ScotiaNova Scotia

Nova Scotia Community College - Truro CaNova Scotia Community College - Truro CampusmpusCChhiilldd aanndd YYoouutthh CCaarreeDiplomaDiploma

Nova Scotia Community College - WaterfroNova Scotia Community College - Waterfront Campusnt CampusCChhiilldd aanndd YYoouutthh CCaarreeDiplomaDiploma

British ColumbiaBritish Columbia

Douglas CollegeDouglas CollegeCChhiilldd aanndd YYoouutthh CCaarree CCoouunnsseelllloorrDiplomaDiplomaCChhiilldd aanndd YYoouutthh CCaarree CCoouunnsseelllloorr ((PPoosstt--DDiipplloommaa))

Undergraduate DegreeUndergraduate DegreeYYoouutthh JJuussttiicceeDiplomaDiploma

Selkirk CollegeSelkirk CollegeCChhiilldd aanndd YYoouutthh CCaarree ((PPoosstt--CCeerrttiiffiiccaattee))DiplomaDiploma

University of Northern British ColumbiaUniversity of Northern British ColumbiaCChhiilldd WWeellffaarreePost-Graduate CertificatePost-Graduate Certificate

University of the Fraser ValleyUniversity of the Fraser ValleyCChhiilldd aanndd YYoouutthh CCaarree -- CChhiilldd WWeellffaarreePost-Graduate CertificatePost-Graduate CertificateCChhiilldd aanndd YYoouutthh CCaarree ((PPoosstt--DDiipplloommaa))Undergraduate DegreeUndergraduate Degree

University of VictoriaUniversity of VictoriaCChhiilldd aanndd YYoouutthh CCaarree Undergraduate DegreeUndergraduate DegreeCChhiilldd aanndd YYoouutthh CCaarreeDoctoral DegreeDoctoral DegreeCChhiilldd aanndd YYoouutthh CCaarreeMaster's DegreeMaster's Degree

Vancouver Island UniversityVancouver Island UniversityCChhiilldd aanndd YYoouutthh CCaarreeDiplomaDiplomaCChhiilldd aanndd YYoouutthh CCaarreeUndergraduate Undergraduate

There Are Many Job There Are Many Job Opportunities As A Social Opportunities As A Social

WorkerWorker► There are many Types of There are many Types of social worker jobssocial worker jobs. People who want to help . People who want to help

others can work in a wide variety of settings, which is encouraging others can work in a wide variety of settings, which is encouraging because it allows for plenty of job diversity and job growth. If a person because it allows for plenty of job diversity and job growth. If a person gets burned out or bored in one section of the field he can make gets burned out or bored in one section of the field he can make changes within the field without having to learn a whole new skill set.changes within the field without having to learn a whole new skill set.

► ADS:ADS: First Nations Community - School Liaison WorkerFirst Nations Community - School Liaison Worker

Maple Creek, SK Maple Creek, SK Competition # 1200Competition # 1200

A full time permanent Community School Liaison Worker (CSL) is required for the A full time permanent Community School Liaison Worker (CSL) is required for the Sidney Street Elementary and Maple Creek Composite Schools in the town of Maple Sidney Street Elementary and Maple Creek Composite Schools in the town of Maple Creek beginning August 28, 2012. The CSL will be responsible for assisting First Creek beginning August 28, 2012. The CSL will be responsible for assisting First Nations students to be successful in school and to provide First Nations Cultural and Nations students to be successful in school and to provide First Nations Cultural and Historic Awareness to staff as well as students within the Maple Creek Schools.Historic Awareness to staff as well as students within the Maple Creek Schools.

► Cheap Babysitter Affordable (Temecula, Ca)Cheap Babysitter Affordable (Temecula, Ca)► Date: 2012-06-06, 7:11AM PDTDate: 2012-06-06, 7:11AM PDT

Good Day i am a RETIRED EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT INFANT / TODDLER TEACHER Good Day i am a RETIRED EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT INFANT / TODDLER TEACHER with affordable rates to fit within your budget but let's be fair and reasonable here . U with affordable rates to fit within your budget but let's be fair and reasonable here . U need a last minute babysitter who u going to call ME . Why ? I say what i mean . Here is need a last minute babysitter who u going to call ME . Why ? I say what i mean . Here is some information about me , I have thirteen plus years in both private daycare settings some information about me , I have thirteen plus years in both private daycare settings and DayCare in the community in California , Plus the fact i have ran three INFANT/ and DayCare in the community in California , Plus the fact i have ran three INFANT/ Toddler Rooms and supervise my co-worker's as well but i not done i worked for YMCA Toddler Rooms and supervise my co-worker's as well but i not done i worked for YMCA daycare in Oceanside , California in which i had the pleasure of help run a two year old daycare in Oceanside , California in which i had the pleasure of help run a two year old room and i help other teacher's within their classrooms as well and i have knowledge of room and i help other teacher's within their classrooms as well and i have knowledge of after school programs as well . Am a very caring and loving to children and like they say after school programs as well . Am a very caring and loving to children and like they say the words that come out of the mouth's of babes really make me smile . Yes i love the words that come out of the mouth's of babes really make me smile . Yes i love children and i know how it is to be a parent so i am here truly to help . But i need HELP children and i know how it is to be a parent so i am here truly to help . But i need HELP AS WELL TOO i am trying to supplement my income too . And i have had to pleasure of AS WELL TOO i am trying to supplement my income too . And i have had to pleasure of working for KinderCare in which that was a NEWBORN/ INFANT ROOM i read to my working for KinderCare in which that was a NEWBORN/ INFANT ROOM i read to my student's and sang to them to songs . Simple i love children and they love me . My student's and sang to them to songs . Simple i love children and they love me . My proudest moment is when a after school student told me she wanted to be a teacher just proudest moment is when a after school student told me she wanted to be a teacher just like me MY HEART MELTED i knew i was good if i made that kind of impression on her . like me MY HEART MELTED i knew i was good if i made that kind of impression on her . COME ON WHAT U WAITING FOR CALL ME LINDAT. AT 951-491-4124 SSSSH do not tell COME ON WHAT U WAITING FOR CALL ME LINDAT. AT 951-491-4124 SSSSH do not tell anyone how affordable i am , Just kidding .anyone how affordable i am , Just kidding .

BLESS U AND YOURS THANK YOU BLESS U AND YOURS THANK YOU

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I would like to be community worker some day because is interesting how people can get I would like to be community worker some day because is interesting how people can get our help and is very good look at the people happy because we helped them with some our help and is very good look at the people happy because we helped them with some problems, now I’m a community person and I like helping others.problems, now I’m a community person and I like helping others.

I Specially would like to be a community worker to care for babies o children because I I Specially would like to be a community worker to care for babies o children because I love them, I enjoy interacting with them and I like can help them with everything I’m love them, I enjoy interacting with them and I like can help them with everything I’m very patience teaching them every time y could stay with them all day and that doesn’t very patience teaching them every time y could stay with them all day and that doesn’t bother me.bother me.

This job can help children to get responsibility in their life because a community worker This job can help children to get responsibility in their life because a community worker who care for babies o children teach them some values and teaching that they can apply who care for babies o children teach them some values and teaching that they can apply in their future. A community worker can take care of them all time and in the same time in their future. A community worker can take care of them all time and in the same time the are interacting with people and learning new words with them; Is necessary for the are interacting with people and learning new words with them; Is necessary for children in Nova Scotia and all kind of countries in the world because a community children in Nova Scotia and all kind of countries in the world because a community worker worker helps raise awarenesshelps raise awareness

‘’ ‘’ With a community worker children can get a positive contributions in their development, With a community worker children can get a positive contributions in their development, a community worker help children a community worker help children learn about responsibility and develop learn about responsibility and develop particular skills that will benefit them and the rest of society’’. particular skills that will benefit them and the rest of society’’.

Thank you..Thank you..

Ms.T.Rogers……Ms.T.Rogers……