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Social Service Opportunities at Community Centres in Victoria

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Community centres in Victoria and other Canadian cities always in need of trained social workers

Victoria, BC - June 2, 2010 - There are a number of community centres in Victoria, and across the rest of the province, where social service professionals work and provide supportive programs to families and individuals of all ages. Those with a background in Community Health Care, Community Services or Addictions Counselling are a vital component of community centre teams.

Social Service Worker Opportunities

The James Bay Community Project, in addition to providing primary health care services, offers parenting programs: drop-in centre for parents and their children, counselling, parenting workshops and support groups. Social service staff members also deliver a weekly social program for seniors who may be experiencing isolation or physical or mental health concerns.

The Burnside Gorge Community Centre offers counselling, supportive and social programs and events for families and youth. In addition to drop-in activities, skill-based training and meal services, it offers a unique Family Self Sufficiency program. In this program, participants learn skills to become financially stable, independent and to build confidence in work and life-related skills. Burnside Gorge also outreaches to homeless families.

At the Blanshard Community Centre, some of the social service workers on staff are family outreach workers, family advancement workers, counsellors and youth workers. The centre also has a community garden open to those who are looking for natural therapy, social interaction and food security.

While working at community centres, the possibilities are endless for social service professionals providing encouragement and care to people who need support.

Fill in the form to your left to find out how you can begin a career as a social service worker.

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