Intake & Office Coordinator (Rsw/swc) - Bedford, Canada - Autism Nova Scotia

Autism Nova Scotia

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Bedford, Canada

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UNDERSTANDING - ACCEPTANCE - INCLUSION - COURAGE

About Autism Nova Scotia

Autism Nova Scotia is a national leader in providing social, educational, and employment supports for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), their families, caregivers, and professionals.

Our vision is a society where people with ASD can live their lives to the fullest.

This vision informs our day-to-day operations and provides a philosophy that revolves around person-focused supports, strength-based approaches, and community-oriented learning opportunities.

Intake & Office Coordinator (RSW/SWC)

Contract; Full-Time (40 hrs/wk)

Position:
Intake & Office Coordinator (RSW/SWC)

Department:
Pinwheel Wellness Centre

Time:
Full-time

40 hrs/wk

Term: 12-month term (August 2023-August 2024) with the possibility of extension

Accountability:
The Intake & Office Coordinator (BSW) is accountable to the
Pinwheel Wellness Supervisor

Pinwheel Wellness Centre Team
The Pinwheel Wellness Centre (PWC) team works as an interdisciplinary community mental health team through Autism Nova Scotia.

This team consists of 3 Registered Counselling Therapist, 1 Registered Social Workers, 2 Registered Occupational Therapist and 1 Sexuality Educator.

PWC supports Autistic adults (ages 19 +) who are experiencing co-occurring mental health difficulties, while building capacity for a more expansive professional support system for Autistic individuals through providing professional clinical practicum for students in counselling, social work, occupational therapy and health promotion programs.

PWC addresses the multi-jurisdictional challenge that Autistics have seen firsthand; specifically, the lack of mental health support and service capacity for Autistic individuals.

PWC is located in Bedford Place Mall, Bedford, Nova Scotia. PWC client access in-person, video and tele services through PWC.

Responsibilities Include:

Working as part of an interdisciplinary team to establish a wellrounded approach of care for clients;
Operates as the intake coordinator for all new clients seeking services at the center;
Is the first point of contact for interested clients connecting to PWC;
Processes all incoming referrals;
Conducts 815 intakes a week (online or inperson);
After the intake, starting clients support plans with using PWC's MTSS (multitiered system of support) framework;
After the intake, making internal referrals to the counselling team, occupational therapy team, case management or sexuality education;
Is the point of contact for clients being referred both internally and externally;
Creates and maintains the online database of external community services and supports;
Supporting PWC's counsellors, occupational therapists and sexuality educators with service navigation for current tier two and tier three clients;

Supporting PWC's Case Manager with service navigation for tier four clients;

Implementing and maintaining PWC's Jane platform;
Implementing and maintaining PWC's data tracking platforms for grant funding purposes;
Managing the daily administrative operations of PWC, including:
office supply orders

- navigating technical issues for PWC with AutismNS' technical service providers
- greeting clients and families as they arrive to PWC
- ensuring new staff and students are onboarded
- maintaining the electronic files system for PWC
- ensuring updated information is posted to PWC's website

Demonstrates professionalism, adheres to standards of professional practice, and ethics of the NSCSW
Attends team rounds, team meetings, client planning meetings;

Education and Certification Requirements:

Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognized university is required;
Completion of a practicum in a clinical mental health setting is considered an asset;
1 year experience in clinical mental health setting;
Professional liability insurance;

Clinical Experience & Competency Requirements:

Experience and competencies in working from a neurodiversity affirming lens;
Experience and competencies in the following areas:
Demonstrated knowledge of the mental health and community services offered within Nova Scotia required;
Demonstrated knowledge and experience of crisis supports;
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with assessing risk of harm to self and others required;
Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with/within the ethical guidelines of the NSCSW

Autism Experience & Competency Requirements:

Minimum of 12 years experience supporting Autistic adults is required;
Works from a social model of disability perspective;
Experience and familiarity with accessing resources and content created by first voices in the Autistic community;
Demonstrated knowledge of the autism and disability services offered within Nova Scotia required;
Experience and familiarity with creating accommodations and suppor