Summary Community Service Worker in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

Find key facts and figures about working as a community service worker. The following information is applicable to all Social and community service workers (NOC 42201).

Description

Social and community service workers administer and implement a variety of social assistance programs and community services, and assist clients to deal with personal and social problems. They are employed by social service and government agencies, mental health agencies, group homes, shelters, substance abuse centres, school boards, correctional facilities and other establishments.

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Requirements

College or apprenticeship

This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.

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Wages

$25.00/hour

Median wage in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

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Prospects

Limited

The job prospects are limited in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

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Jobs

25 jobs

advertised in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

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Competencies

  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Oral Communication: Active Listening
  • Negotiating
  • Persuading
  • Coordinating

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