Social Worker

2 days ago

Thunder Bay, Canada VON Canada (Ontario) Full time

**Requisition Details**:
Employment Status: Regular, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Program Name: Therapy
Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
On Call: No

**Summary**:
A Social Worker is responsible for Client’s assessments, provides short term counselling, education and advocacy in partnership with the VON clinical staff.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provides individual and group counseling, health education, case management, community rehabilitation and development for clients.
- Conducts comprehensive client assessments (includes discipline specific assessments and multidisciplinary assessment instruments, patient self-assessments, family assessments).
- In collaboration with the client and other stakeholders, develops individualized client treatment/recovery plans.
- Maintains up to date knowledge of community resources and services and facilitates referrals as appropriate.
- Assumes responsibility for the plan of care and support of assigned clients within the context of primary worker and the larger team.
- Advocates for clients and promotes self-advocacy and client self-determination as appropriate.
- Maintains client, team and organizational confidentiality.
- Participates in staff, team and committee meetings or task groups for program planning, development and evaluation.

**External and Internal Relationships**:

- Works in collaboration with clinical staff.
- Communicates and partners with community agencies such as the funder, police, hospital, government, and shelters.

**Education, Designations and Experience**:

- Bachelors of Social Work is required.
- Registration with the Provincial College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is mandatory.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience with palliative care and mental health.
- Current CPR Certification will be an asset.
- Experience working in a clinical environment an asset.
- Experience with a range of therapeutic/intervention models.
- Extensive knowledge of community resources, health care and social service systems

**Skill Requirements**:

- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
- Exemplary clinical problem solving skills

**Other**:

- Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.
- A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required.
- A vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required.
- Ability to speak French is an asset in French Designated areas.
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Hand movements

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