Social Worker - Thunder Bay, Canada - VON Canada (Ontario)
Description
Requisition Details:
Employment Status:
Permanent, Part Time (0.5 FTE)
Program Name:
Community Social Work
Work Schedule:
Days, Evenings, Weekends
Biweekly Hours: 37.5
On Call:
No
Location(s): Must be willing to travel into West District Thunder Bay, and Kenora District
Job Summary:
A Social Worker is responsible for the Client's assessments and provides short-term counseling, education, and advocacy in partnership with the VON clinical staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides individual and group counseling, health education, case management, community rehabilitation and development for clients.
- Conducts comprehensive client assessments (includes discipline specific assessments and multidisciplinary assessment instruments, patient selfassessments, family assessments).
- In collaboration with the client and other stakeholders, develops individualized client treatment/recovery plans.
- Maintains up to date knowledge of community resources and services and facilitates referrals as appropriate.
- Assumes responsibility for the plan of care and support of assigned clients within the context of primary worker and the larger team.
- Advocates for clients and promotes selfadvocacy and client selfdetermination as appropriate.
- Maintains client, team and organizational confidentiality.
- Participates in staff, team and committee meetings or task groups for program planning, development and evaluation.
External and Internal Relationships:
- Works in collaboration with clinical staff.
- Communicates and partners with community agencies such as the funder, police, hospital, government, and shelters.
Education, Designations and Experience:
- Bachelors of Social Work is required.
- Registration with the Provincial College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is mandatory.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience with palliative care and mental health.
- Current CPR Certification will be an asset.
- Experience working in a clinical environment an asset.
- Experience with a range of therapeutic/intervention models.
- Extensive knowledge of community resources, health care and social service systems.
Skill Requirements:
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
- Exemplary clinical problem solving skills.
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Other:
- Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance.
- A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required.
- A vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required.
- Ability to speak French is an asset in French Designated areas.
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
Fast-paced Environment; Attention to Detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Fine hand movements
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