Social Worker

**Position Summary**:
Jordan's Principle is a child first and needs based principle that applies equally to all First Nations children residing on and off reserve. It ensures there is no denial or delay for First Nations Children in receiving essential public services that are available to all other children. St.Amant embraces the goal of Jordan's Principle to ensure that all children with disabilities have access to the health and social services they need in their community. We are currently recruiting a Social Worker to support this initiative. This position is based in Winnipeg with regular travel by car, plane or boat to indigenous communities throughout Manitoba. Travel may involve over-night stays in assigned northern communities or longer days.

**Qualifications**:
**Educational**:
Must possess a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Degree from an accredited university

**Professional**:

- Must be eligible for and maintain registration with the Manitoba College of Social Workers including meeting all prescribed continuing education requirements of the profession
- A minimum of 2 years social work experience in the area of developmental disabilities is preferred and is an asset

**Clinical**:

- Demonstrated knowledge and experience using a family-centered model of service provision
- Knowledge of the history of services to people with disabilities, current trends, philosophies and practices concerning their care, education and lifestyles
- Extensive knowledge and experience working with children and families and experience working in the area of developmental disabilities/mental disabilities
- Knowledge and ability to function within the legislation pertinent to practice, including CFS Act, Vulnerable Persons Legislation, and PHIA NVCI, CPR, and First Aid are assets
- Expertise in conducting social/family assessments using an ecological framework and family-centered approach
- Knowledge of psychosocial and environmental factors involved in chronic disability which may impact family functioning or adjustment, and the ability to define appropriate intervention strategies
- Knowledge of child development, family relationships and dynamics
- Knowledge of Manitoba Guidelines for Identification and Reporting Abuse (CFS Act / Vulnerable Persons Living with Disabilities Act)
- Ability to prepare an intervention, contract with individuals and families, appropriately assist in goal definition, engage in problem solving processes, focus on client strengths, restructure or access appropriate supports, define time frames and plan for transition
- Ability to form appropriate professional/trust relationship with clients
- Demonstrated counseling skills including supportive, adjustment, and crisis counseling
- Ability to identify high risk situations and respond appropriately
- Working knowledge of service systems and ability to creatively access or develop informal and formal supports or resources
- Ability to document plans and interventions accurately and in a timely manner, using standardized program protocol and formats
- Ability to communicate openly and appropriately using positive interpersonal communication skills
- Knowledgeable of the dynamics inherent in the client-worker relationship and skillful in preparing for transition and in determining the nature of support required upon termination
- Ability to develop and conduct specialized group interventions and to document benefits and outcomes
- Ability to organize, chair and conduct meetings
- Ability to understand, support and practice interdisciplinary teamwork in order to provide services in the clinical, educational or living milieu of the person with a developmental disability
- Ability to maintain an active case-load, providing assessment, service plan development, intervention planning/implementation and service outcome evaluation
- Ability to work within direct, mediated and consultative models of practice
- Understand own clinical limitations and seek support and consultation for clinical activities so as to do “no harm”
- Able to effectively prioritize, structure and manage scheduling caseload(s) to achieve targeted outcomes

**Personal**:

- Ability to demonstrate behaviour consistent with the Mission and Values of St.Amant
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to provide education and training in public forums
- Knowledgeable of the concepts of Quality Improvement (QI) and ability to implement services consistent with these concepts in a complex environment
- Positive, energetic, self directed and client-focused
- Ability to model cooperative teamwork, conflict resolution and process improvement
- Ability to work harmoniously and contribute to effective employee relationships
- Ability to travel and work flexible hours as necessary
- Must possess a valid Manitoba driver's license and have access to a vehicle
- Ability to work in a Microsoft Office environment
- Possess emotional stability
- Project a professional