Social Worker - Mississauga, Canada - YMCA of Greater Toronto

YMCA of Greater Toronto

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Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Salary Rat

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$53,20- Check out the YMCA's total compensation package

Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Employment Typ

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Salaried Full Time Contract-12 months

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Dat

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April 10, 2023

Deadline to Apply:
April 5, 2023

Be the Spark Join our passionate Employment & Community team and help us to achieve great things in our community

The Social Worker (Employment Based Program) will be responsible for providing single session therapy, counselling and facilitating groups to enhance the social development and emotion growth of youth and their support networks.

You will have strong clinical skills in assessment and treatment, and a commitment to member centered service utilizing a strength-based approach.

Experience in mental health, good understanding or familiarity with substance use, transitional housing, LGBTQ2 issues and delivery of clinical evidence-based practices, i.

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Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Brief Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, are definite assets. These interventions are designed to improve development, functioning and resiliency in employment, home and the community.

Working in an integrated service delivery system, you will demonstrate competencies required to provide service in multiple programs across the agency.

In this role, you will:

A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and establish strong working relationship with all levels of staff in the Employment and Community unit
Provide skilled assessment and treatment services to youth
Develop, implement and evaluate treatment plans according to individual member needs
Have the capacity for selfreflection and an ability to engage in ongoing assessment of strategies and their effectiveness
Collaborate with other professionals and community resources to ensure effective service delivery on behalf of each member
Provide case management services
Provide group services as required
Ensure the availability of required information for all member by maintain comprehensive case record and data in a timely manner
Ability to develop and maintain highly effective working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders and a strong understanding of role boundaries
Support antioppressive and antiracism principles in work with members
A working knowledge or understanding of the current Child and Youth Family Services Act (CYFSA) would be beneficial
Capability to participate in quality improvement and program evaluation
Understands and supports YMCA philanthropic commitments, connects with families and offers opportunities to give, either financially or their personal time, including participation in special events within the centre and the community.
Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Child Protection.
Understands the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff.
Other duties as assigned.

You bring:

University in Social Work or Psychology with a minimum of 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Membership in good standing of the Ontario College of Social Worker and Social Service Workers or the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario
Good understanding of trauma based counselling and human trafficking/sexual exploitation issue
Working knowledge of harm reduction philosophies
An ability to manage a flexible work schedule, including evenings as required.
A valid Ontario Driver's License with access to a reliable vehicle, travelling between sites
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

What you need to succeed:

Commitment to the YMCA's Mission, Vision and Values
Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities.

We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work.

We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.

See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and se