Social Worker

**WellFort is seeking a Social Worker to join our team on a Full Time Permanent basis.**

ABOUT US

WellFort Community Health Services is a non-profit, values-based organization based in Peel Region. We provide a wide variety of comprehensive care including primary care, dental, mental health and chronic disease management with a focus on illness prevention, health promotion and community development. With a mission to provide high quality health care for all, WellFort is a respectful, caring, and inclusive organization.

PURPOSE

The Social Worker works as a part of an interdisciplinary team functioning both independently and collaboratively with other staff in clinical, counselling and health promotion activities.

The Social Worker provides clinical, case management, advocacy, and outreach support as well as health education sessions to clients. They also create and implement education services for staff, volunteers, and community agencies as required.

The Social Worker supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of health initiatives and links with the broader health system to mobilize resources and promote overall system improvements.

This position requires flexibility to support accessible program service delivery across various sites and programs based on care delivery needs.

This position entails some evening and weekend work.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Direct Care**
- Provide short term (8-12sessions) therapeutic counselling services from assessment to termination, including crisis intervention as needed. The clinical counsellor will utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities depending on the needs of the client (e.g. CBT, DBT, EFT, IFS, narrative, solutions focused, etc.)
- Maintain strong documentation practices, consult with other members of the care team as necessary, and actively participate in clinical and peer supervision.
- Plan and facilitate group programming to meet the unique needs of clients served.

**Case Management**
- Participates in and/or leads regular case conferences to ensure good communication regarding the needs of the client and to promote care planning and improvements in the quality of service provided.
- Arranges and follows up with case consultation and case planning with other members of the team.
- Develops connections with service providers in other agencies and institutions in which the client is involved to facilitate comprehensive case planning.
- Consultation with other staff and health professionals as required in establishing a plan of care.
- In collaboration with other staff and/or shared care partners, monitor and evaluate client progress and recommend adjustments to treatment plans as needed.
- Maintains supportive relationships with clients and family members.
- Maintains up to date knowledge of community resources.

**Advocacy and Community Development**
- Advocates alongside clients to reduce barriers in accessing support across a spectrum of services.
- Provide case advocacy to ensure that clients receive appropriate community and health supports.
- Participates in community projects or WellFort activities to provide education, information and/or to develop collaborative strategies
- Engages in advocacy, community organizing and community development to address issues related to the social determinants of health.
- Participates in the development and support of public policies and strategies that have a positive influence on the social determinants of health.
- Represents the Centre with local agencies and services.
- Participates in staff meetings and on interdisciplinary teams.
- Participates in the overall activities of the health centre (e.g. in service training, quality improvement, accreditation, committees, special events and shared staff responsibilities).
- Communicates clearly, is open to feedback, handles conflict appropriately, and displays sensitivity to others.
- Collaborates well with others, promotes cooperation and teamwork.
- Actively participates in WellFort’s commitment to anti-oppression and strives to ensure that programs and services are as accessible as possible.
- Acts in a professional manner that maintains the reputation and confidentiality of the organization and its clients at all times.
- Endorses, models, and promotes a healthy and active lifestyle.
- Works in a manner that respects and values the diversity of communities and individuals.
- Develops and maintains a flexible work schedule that accommodates the needs of the clients, community and the Centre.
- Works in a manner that reflects WellFort’s mission, values, and service delivery approach.
- Adheres to all applicable WellFort policies and procedures.

**Health Promotion & Education**
- Actively participate in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion and education and support programs that are relevant and meaningful to the community served by WellFort, at off-site locations, and in collaboration with community par