Full-time Social Worker - Kitchener, Canada - Ray of Hope

Ray of Hope

Verified Company

Kitchener, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Full time

Description

_'__Are you looking to play an instrumental role in redirecting the lives of youth in conflict with the law? Can you see yourself supporting these youth to overcome the personal, social, mental health, trauma induced and spiritual challenges they may face? If so, come join our community_

RAY OF HOPE
SECURE is seeking to hire a passionate, invested SOCIAL WORKER to walk alongside our youth during their time with us'_

Overview

Under the general supervision of the Program Manager, the Social Worker provides individual, group and family counselling and evidence-based rehabilitative programs to address the mental health and emotional issues of the youth.

The Social Worker is responsible for completing clinical reports for casework and case file review with youth care workers.

The Social Worker will provide guidance and support for the Youth Care Worker in the development of crisis management strategies for individual young persons.

Specific Responsibilities

Clinical Duties_
Provide clinical assessment and screening of young a person, which includes, but is not limited to MAYSI2, MSE, GAD7, PHQ 9, Suicide Watch Assessment and maintain ongoing assessments to evaluate treatment outcomes
Provide crisis intervention services
Develop and coordinate with Case Management Coordinator, Youth Care Worker, the young person clinical plan to address measurable outcomes: Improved Functioning and Positive Social Behaviours, Increased Skills and Abilities, Increased Youth Engagement with Supports, Decreased Re-Offending
Complete referrals for young person to appropriate external agencies and culturally relevant resources as developed in the individualized Case Management Plan
Collaborate with partners (Probation Office, other agencies, family/guardian)
Actively participates in ongoing training as needed to meet all certification standards and credentialing policies of OCSWSSW, MCCSS
Regularly engage in clinical supervision activities, as available.
Other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Case Management Responsibilities_
Coordinate weekly case review with the Case Management Coordinator, Youth Care Worker to audit case file (e.g. goal setting/progress, report preparations)
Manage caseloads and records of a confidential and private nature, in strict compliance with policy, regulation and procedures of relevant legislation and accreditation as a Social Worker
Provide clinical consultation for Youth Care Worker and ensure the overall Case Management (Clinical) of young person is appropriate to the young person's needs
Prepare Court Reports when necessary
Attend court as a professional witness as required.
Track and monitor progress against a young person's rehabilitation goals (plan)
Program Duties_
Facilitate educational sessions for staff training as part of program directives and requirements or requested by Human Resources
Collaborate with the Office Manager on psychotropic medication updates and instructions from the consulting Psychiatrist
Attend with and accompany Young Person to scheduled community Psychiatric/Psychological appointments to provide continuity of care with treatment plan.
Attend committee, public, educational and MCCSS meetings on behalf of Ray of Hope.
Participate in physical interventions and implementing the behaviour management system as required.
Other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications:

Education

Master of Social Work with completion of a clinical placement

Experience

12 years' experience working with atrisk youth. Previous clinical experience working with youth is preferred

Certifications

Must be and maintain accreditation as a Registered Social Worker (RSW) or equivalent.
Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour (UMAB) Certificate
Standard First Aid Level-C CPR & AED or willingness to obtain prior to employment
ASIST training

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities required to be successful in this position

Specific counselling modalities and demonstrated ability: Cognitive Behaviour Interventions, Solution Focused Brief Therapy Interventions, Dialectical Behaviour Interventions
Familiar with policies of Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Youth Justice Services, as well as applicable legislation governing (Child, Youth and Family Services Act, Youth Criminal Justice Act)
Proficient in reading, writing, speaking and comprehension in the English language.

Requirements:

Vulnerable Sector Check/Police Check
Valid, unrestricted Class "G" Ontario Driver's licence
Ministry of Transportation Drivers Abstract through Service Ontario
Employment Medical Form

Physical Demands

Standing (20%), sitting (60%) and walking (20%).
Frequent use of mental capabilities and concentration.
Possible exposure to hazards such as harassment, physical or verbal aggression or aggressive behaviours, witness to harassment or violence, and similar variab