Community Social Pediatrics Advocate

2 weeks ago


Saint John, Canada New Brunswick Social Pediatrics Full time

The Pediatrics on Princess (POP) Centre treats children with social-emotional, behavioural, and academic referrals who also encounter barriers related to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), poverty, and trauma. The Community Social Pediatrics (CSP) Advocate is part of the POP Centre's Clinical Team and the primary contact for most families. The Advocate may have a background in Social Work, Community Service Navigation, or another similar field.

This is a 3-month contract position, with a possibility of renewal.

The CSP Advocate will:

  • Be involved in referral, screening, intake, assessment, and follow-up processes with children and their families.
  • Ensure patients have a treatment plan with clear goals, objectives, timelines, and discharge plans.
  • Identify and mitigate barriers for families to attend appointments and reach treatment plan goals.
  • Perform regular check-ins to support families in achieving goals.
  • Support research and evaluation activities in collaboration with Horizon Health Network research team.
  • Support skill development and parenting strategies with caregivers.
  • Maintain accurate and up to date patient records in the Electronical Medical Records (EMR) and Outcome Tracker (OT) databases.
  • Conduct outreach activities with schools, government, community agencies, providers, and others.
  • Support and assist with group programs (e.g. Creative Expressions, Cooking Up Justice).
  • Promote the best interests of children in accordance with the United Nation's Convention of the Rights of the Child.

Qualifications:

  • A bachelor's degree in social work (BSW) is recommended. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Experience working with children and families will be considered a strong asset.
  • Ability to attend work on a regular basis in-person, with occasional work during the evenings and weekends.
  • Written and spoken competency in English is required.
  • Criminal record and vulnerable sector checks are required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365, Office, Outlook, and ability to learn new systems.

Additional Skills, Knowledge:

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Coaching and Developing Others
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Innovative in Problem Solving
  • Harm Reduction

If you would like to be part of a dynamic, caring team that focuses on giving purpose and meaning to every life, please apply now

Please include:

  • A cover letter
  • Your resume, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications

Starting pay will range from $26 to $30 per hour, depending on the candidate's education and experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.



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