Social Worker

**POSITION: Social Worker**
**PROGRAM: Community Health Program**
**WORK HOURS: 35 Hours/Week (some evenings and weekends)**
**RATE OF PAY: 28.17/Hour**

**DBNC** is an accredited, non-profit organization providing support services to residents of Mississauga including newcomers to Canada, youth, seniors, and families. As a part of a progressive team, you will have the opportunity to make a positive difference in the communities we serve, in an environment of continuous learning with development opportunities.

**JOB SUMMARY**:
The Social Worker is part of the community-based team and provides mental health and psychosocial care, group and individual therapeutic counseling, wellness sessions, and follow-up support to clients. The care provided will be client-centered in accordance with the established standards of professional practice. We are seeking a Social Worker who is committed to strength-based care, and passionate about working collaboratively to address the social determinants of health, reduce barriers, and improve access to community resources and comprehensive health care.

This position will be located within the service locations based on Community and Program Requirements

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Client Care**
- Provide assessment and counselling services with individuals - primarily women
- Jointly work with the client and interdisciplinary team to develop a service plan outlining therapeutic goals appropriate to the client’s needs and issues
- Provide information, referrals, basic case management, and client advocacy when needed
- Facilitate client linkages with internal/external resources and effectively coordinate client supports
- Maintain records for each client and prepare verbal and written reports and correspondence related to the work

**Group Work and Community Development**
- Conduct health education/promotion workshops on mental health and wellness and other issues based on the needs of the community
- Participate in community-based groups or committees relating to Social Determinants of Health
- Participate in outreach activities as needed
- Conduct and complete group program evaluations

**Administrative and Organizational Responsibilities**
- Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Social Work goals
- Participate in committees, team meetings, and working groups
- Participate in continuing education activities and assist in the in-service training of other employees
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives
- Support student and volunteer placement programs as required
- Prepare statistical and annual reports as required
- Perform other duties as assigned by Manager, Community Health

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Proficient in English verbal and written communication skills
- Bachelors Degree in Social Work (BSW) preferred
- Registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers
- Clinical social work expertise and mental health care with 3 -5 years of experience in a community based, health or social service organization located in a culturally diverse setting
- Experience providing clinical counselling and group programing to children, youth, and adults
- Knowledge and proficiency in social work assessment, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based therapeutic counseling models including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Brief/Solution Focused Therapy, and Single Session Therapy (SST)
- Knowledge and proficiency in culturally competent counseling and social work services
- Knowledge of and commitment to anti‐racist and anti-oppressive social work theory and practice
- Knowledge of community resources, income security programs, food security resources, and subsidized housing sectors
- Ability to build a professional network with other Social Workers - in the sector and connect with resources as needed for programs and services
- Experience working with newcomers to Canada, refugees, and people whose first language is not English
- Experience working with economically and socially marginalized populations with complex mental health care needs
- Knowledge and experience in community development, social action, health promotion, and community outreach
- Strong conflict resolution, crisis management, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; effective team player
- Ability to implement and maintain a self-care program
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Electronic Medical Records, preferably PS Suite
- Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
- Legally eligible to work in Canada
- Mandatory police check - completed within the last six months

Hameed Shaheer, Manager of Community Health
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
3650 Dixie Rd. Suite 103, Mississauga, ON L4Y 3V9
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