Social Worker

* 15-20 hours per week with the potential of going full-time *Work Location:

- * Collingwood, Ontario *Responsibilities Summary:

- Social workers help individuals, couples, families, groups, communities, and organizations develop the skills and resources they need to enhance social functioning and provide counselling, therapy and referral to other supportive social services. Social workers also respond to other social needs and issues, such as unemployment, racism and poverty. They are employed by hospitals, school boards, social service agencies, child welfare organizations, correctional facilities, community agencies, employee assistance programs and Aboriginal band councils, or they may work in private practice. *Job Duties*
- Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups to assess their situation and problems and determine the types of services required
- Provide counsel and therapy to assist clients in developing skills to deal with and resolve their social and personal problems
- Plan programs of assistance for clients, including referral to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
- Investigate cases of child abuse or neglect and take authorized protective action when necessary
- Serve as members on interdisciplinary teams of professionals working with client groups
- Act as advocates for client groups in the community, lobby for solutions to problems directly affecting client groups and develop prevention and intervention programs to meet community needs
- Develop or advise on social policy legislation, conduct social research and assist in community development
- Provide mediation services and psychosocial assessments
- Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and social programs
- May provide public education and consultation to professionals or groups regarding counselling services, issues and methods
- May supervise other social workers *Qualifications* Education:

- *A Master’s Degree in Psychology or Social Work is Required.* *Preferred Work Experience:

- * At least one year of experience as a social worker or related work and/or academic experience (e.g., lab/research work),
- Technical Skills Requirements:

- MS Office Suite *Additional Requirements:

- * Must be living and legally entitled to work in Canada, providing satisfactory documentation upon request.
- Ability to work effectively and independently remotely, including regular requirements for extended periods of intense concentration.
- Ability to work onsite, abiding by organization health and safety policies.
- Ability to work occasional overtime to accommodate short notice demands, deadline modifications, or attend meetings and conferences. We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Peakminds Psychology Services is committed to supporting workplace diversity and inclusivity to reflect the demographic profile of all Ontarians. Applications are encouraged from equity-seeking groups, including people of colour, Aboriginal people, individuals with disabilities, and people from the LGBTQ2S community.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 15-20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Commission pay
- Overtime pay
- Signing bonus
- Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Collingwood, ON L9Y 0A1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Master's Degree (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Collingwood, ON L9Y 0A1