Social Worker

**CLINICIAN - Indigenous**
- or lived experience within Indigenous community/culture_

**Permanent Full-time - Unionized**

**Job Posting #1830**
- Sudbury is a medium-sized city known for its serenity and an astonishing amount of nearby lakes, hiking trails, and outdoor activities, while still enjoying a significant variety of the amenities large cities offer, including various restaurants, entertainment, and cultural diversity._
- Compass is a non-profit agency. At Compass, we are a culture of caring, learning and purpose. We believe in investing in our people and providing our employees with many opportunities for growth, development and learning. We are working together to create paths with children, youth and families to reach their full potential. We believe in making a positive impact on the lives of others, by genuinely caring about individuals and our community. Our guiding principles shape how we work with our clients, one another, and our partners._

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Clinician will provide clinical services in homes, schools and community to families, children, adolescents, and/or parents/caregivers experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioural problems.

**DUTIES**:

- Establish and maintain purposeful therapeutic relationships
- Complete comprehensive assessments of clients
- Assess risks of harm to self and others and complete related safety plans
- Develop, implement, and monitor progress of treatment plans
- Ensure assigned files are managed in accordance with relevant professional college standards and Compass’ policies, procedures and guidelines
- Develop and maintain knowledge of services provided by other community partners
- Make effective use of those other community services available to ensure a coordinated response to the identified needs of clients
- Provide information concerning children's mental health and other related topics to the community
- Effectively liaise with other agencies/services involved with clients
- Ensure completion of all clinical and administrative documentation required by legislation, professional Colleges, Ministry and Compass policies and procedures

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Honours Bachelor Degree in Indigenous Social Work, social work or psychology or Bachelor of Arts Child and Youth Care or other related human services honours degrees is required.*
- Registered and in good standing with a Professional College of Ontario (Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario)
- Experience in providing individual, family and group therapy in addition to behaviour management.
- Experience in working in schools, homes and community settings.
- Experience in the implementation of Evidence Based Treatment practices.
- Minimum two (2) years experience providing children’s mental health services is preferred.
- Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams.
- Experience working within culturally appropriate service models for Indigenous people.
- Experience working with Elders, Healer and contemporary helpers.
- Respect for, sensitivity towards as well as knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions and the Seven Grandfather Teachings.
- Ability and willingness to support both traditional and contemporary healing practices.
- Commitment to providing services in ways that respect Indigenous cultures and spiritual practices.
- Solid understanding of the political, social and economic issues of Indigenous peoples.
- A good understanding of psychology and/or social work or related disciplines relative to a child, youth and family needs
- Knowledge and appreciation of issues facing our diverse populations (i.e. Anishinabek cultures, Francophone, Immigrant/Refugee, LGBT2SQ, etc.)
- Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in both official languages (English and French) is an asset.
- Ability to understand and speak Anishinaabemowin is a definite asset.
- Ability to work flexible hours (days and evenings).

**Successful applicants will be required to provide**:

- Proof of eligibility to work in Canada
- A valid Ontario driver’s license and use of a reliable motor vehicle; insurability on vehicle as per policy
- Clear Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search

**Benefits include**:

- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Paid vacation
- Paid float days
- Paid sick leave
- Dental, Vision and Extended Health benefits
- Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- On-site parking (paid by employer)

**We offer one of Canada's best pension plans**

We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), a defined benefit pension that provides security and peace of mind for your future. As a multi-employer plan, HOOPP is portable across many healthcare organizations in Ontario, and all employe