Social Worker, Client Services

5 days ago


Kitchener, Canada National Service Dogs Full time

**National Service Dogs (NSD) is a registered charity based in Cambridge, ON Canada, specializing in training Service Dogs for individuals with autism or PTSD and Canine Assisted Intervention Dogs for a diverse group of clients.**

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REPORTS TO: Director

HOURS: 37.5

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Organizational
- Performs other duties as assigned in order to meet the overall goals and objectives of National Service Dogs
- Operates within the culture and core values of the organization

Client Services
- Responsible for interviewing new applicants across all programs
- Support onboarded clients ongoing, as per ADI standards
- Arrange and assist with graduate follow ups and recertification testing
- Facilitate school placements, including preliminary work with schools and school boards
- Maintain graduate files and send out graduate evaluations and annual questionnaires, ensuring all Assistance Dogs International (ADI) requirements are being met
- Ensure that all necessary information is forwarded to clients, kept current and up to date in the appropriate files
- Organize and Lead Team Trainings for new dog/client teams
- Organize and run new client seminars

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES:

- Degree in psychology, social work, or relevant health or social science field - BSW or MSW preferred
- Registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and Ontario Association of Social Workers
- Required Vulnerable Sector Police check
- 3+ years working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities/autism, mental health, PTSD and/or trauma related issues
- Well-developed intake, referral, crisis assessment, intervention and brief support skills
- Strong Interview and assessment skills in a mental health and/or developmental services related field
- Knowledge of a broad range of mental health, addiction and concurrent issues
- Knowledge of mental health and addiction supports and resources
- Suicide intervention, mental health first aid and first aid training an asset
- Ability to work well under pressure in a team environment and also independently
- Demonstrated organizational skills
- Good computer skills with knowledge of Google Suite, MS Office programs
- Pleasant telephone manner and strong communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- A valid driver’s license, insurable and qualify to rent a car
- Ability to travel locally and within Canada
- Previous dog handling experience an asset
- Comfortable with public speaking
- Reliable

Please forward your resume and a cover letter to Rochelle Barber

*only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 19 months

Pay: $38,000.00-$47,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Social Work/Mental Health: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- driver's licence (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kitchener, ON N2H 4Z8

Expected start date: 2024-08-06


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