Social Worker

Position: Social Worker

Program or Team: Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Counselling and Wellness Team

Location: Regional Work Required; Base Location as Assigned

Supervisor: Executive Director, Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin

Term: 1.00 FTE Temporary

**Salary**: $ 72,148 - $74,148

About the Organization:
The Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle is a regional social planning and development organization. The BANAC service region now covers Simcoe County, Muskoka, and the northern York Region. BANAC works in cooperation with communities in areas of concern where coordinated efforts are required to meet the needs which positively impact the region. BANAC will continue in this social planning capacity, offering consultation and support for our community development. BANAC offers many innovative programs and services including, Family Wellness, Childcare, Seniors Care and Long-Term Care, Cultural Services, and wholistic Health Services through the Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Indigenous Interprofessional Primary Care Team.

About the Role:
As a member of the Counselling and Wellness Supports (CWS) Team, this role will use best practices to provide person centered Social Work services working alongside Indigenous clients with complex mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health needs, and their families. This includes assessment, therapeutic intervention and care planning leading to improved wholistic well-being and attainment of goals. This role will work in collaboration with the specialized interprofessional clinical team, the client, and families. This role supports and works collaboratively with interprofessional team members and communities to develop and implement tailored psychosocial support plans. The Social Worker will maintain a full caseload with support from the CWS Team Lead.

What You Bring:

- Master’s degree in social work with a clinical concentration required.
- Member in good standing of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers required.
- Experience collaborating with Indigenous communities and clients with demonstrated ability to work cross-culturally
- Experience working in an interprofessional primary care setting preferred.
- Knowledge of a variety of theoretical frameworks and treatment modalities such as crisis intervention, systems theory, etc.
- Ability to provide indigenous culturally safe, trauma-informed care and services.
- Ability to understand Indigenous cultural values, traditions, history.
- Ability to integrate Indigenous perspectives into services.
- Knowledge of the Health Care Delivery System and relevant legislation.
- Experience working with determinants of health, primary care social work, chronic conditions, addictions, dying, grief and loss.
- Ability to provide both group and individual counseling.
- Exceptional knowledge of discharge planning, community resources and the placement process.
- Excellent assessment and crisis intervention skills.
- Superior written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Superior interpersonal skills.
- Ability to respect individuals' experiences and foster healing.

What We Offer:
We provide a generous benefits package, including HOOPP, paid vacation, cultural leave, extended holidays, on-going training opportunities and the opportunity to work in a dynamic community-based environment. We offer the challenge of making a difference.

Information About Working at BANAC Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin:

- Work is typically performed in clinic, office, institutional and community settings.
- Regular travel to meetings, institutions, and communities, will be required - vehicle an asset.
- Regular overtime work may be required from time to time. BANAC team members enjoy a flex schedule agreement.
- Periodic exposure to smoke may occur from the burning of sacred medicines: Tobacco, sweet grass, sage, or cedar.

Specific employment conditions are specified in an employment contract with BANAC and include the following:

- Worksite location
- Valid C.P.R. and A.E.D. Certificates required.
- Valid Class G Ontario Driver’s License is required with clear check for vulnerable sector.

DISCLAIMER: This job posting indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required