Adult Protection Service Worker

1 month ago


Toronto, Canada WoodGreen Community Services Full time

Competition: (2024-197-CC)_

**_ Adult Protection Service Worker_**

**Employment Type**:

- Contract Salary (12 months), Bargaining Unit (1 Vacancy)

**Work Hours**:

- 35 hours/week

**Work Setting**:
**Salary**:

- Hybrid - Opportunity to work remotely after orientation & training period
- G - $54,119.40

**Application Deadline**:

- May 2nd, 2024, by 11:59 pm

**Program Overview - Adult Development Services, Community Care**
Funded by the Ministry of Community and Social Services, Developmental Services includes a full range of services to adults who are socially isolated and live with developmental disabilities. These services include case management support, linking to daily living supports and community support services.

**What You Will Do**
- Provide comprehensive case management on a person directed basis for Adult Protection Service Worker (APSW).
- Assess individual needs, assist in setting goals and creating Individual Support Plans (ISP).
- Provide flexible support to APSW clients in accomplishing the ISP.
- Provides specialized services and interventions related to Dual Diagnosis including evidence-based practices, and collaboration with external agencies and resources.
- Advocate on an individual basis/with organized groups regarding issues related to client needs.
- Participate in the planning and implementation of program social activities.
- Maintain individual case files according to Agency and Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS) policies and standards.
- Participate with the Manager in case management review, program evaluation and annual operational and staff development planning.
- Participate in and support the work of the APSW Network (Toronto APSAO chapter).
- Network with other relevant agencies, community groups and/or coalitions regarding issues and needs of consumers.
- Participate in case consultations as requested/required.
- Respond effectively and professionally to clients, situations, and emergencies and provide crisis intervention as required.
- Maintain compliance with MCSS directives and Quality Assurance Measures (QAM) requirements.

**What You Bring to the Team**
- BSW or Bachelor’s degree with a related major.
- 2+ years of experience working in developmental or dual diagnosis services.
- Experience working with high-risk, marginalized, and vulnerable populations, including those with developmental disabilities.

**What Will Set You Apart**
- Strong advocacy and case management skills.
- Strong organizational, teamwork and active listening skills.
- Experience working with community development and client directed approaches.
- Ability to work with individuals in developing life plans (i.e. bio-psycho-socio-spiritual).
- Ability to use professional judgment, sound analytical and decision-making skills.
- Creative conflict resolution/mediation and crisis intervention skills.
- Innovative and resourceful.
- Experience working with diverse communities.
- Experience working with concurrent disorders.
- Knowledge of resources in Toronto (both generic and specialized).
- Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Community mental health experience.
- Experience supporting individuals with Dual Diagnosis considered an asset.
- Specialized training in trauma response, suicide risk assessment/management or bereavement counselling.
- Verbal and written fluency in French is an asset.

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