Youth & Family Social Worker

1 day ago

ChathamKent ON, Canada Humana Community Services Full time

Full-Time Youth & Family Social Worker

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Compensation: $36.37/hour plus paid vacation time off (3 weeks vacation, wellness and float days) and a comprehensive benefits package including RRSP matching after a waiting period of three months.

Location: Chatham, ON

Site: Riverview Dr.

Schedule: 32-40 hrs/week; varied shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays

Apply by: Wednesday December 24, 2025, at 11:59p.m.

Please be advised: A Class G (full) Driver's License and reliable vehicle is mandatory for this position.

Summary of Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Work in live-in intensive treatment group care setting for people aged 12-18 experiencing complex mental health challenges; short-term assessment and stabilization program
  • Approximately 75% of time is spent as a front-line therapist working with youth in program and families providing individual and group therapy
  • Remaining focus of time is clinical consultation with the team regarding treatment planning, knowledge sharing, connecting all external Allied Health, and advocacy for youth and families
  • Provide consistent supervision to participants
  • Utilize a collaborative approach to work towards, providing participants with positive, prosocial community engagement, aimed to strengthen life skills and transition beyond the program and supports
  • Demonstrate commitment to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice

Qualifications:

  • MSW is preferred, BSW
  • Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
  • Certification in trauma focused CBT, DBT-A, and Circle of Support Parenting
  • Demonstrated skills in clinical assessment, measures, and evaluation
  • Respectful, empathetic, and non-biased communication skills
  • Sound judgement and discernment in decision-making
  • Conflict resolution and crisis de-escalation and management skills
  • Experience establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationships with youth
  • Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications
  • Fluent speaking, writing and reading in English; multilingualism is considered an asset

Requirements:

  • Legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Valid Class G (full) Driver's License with a 3-year Uncertified Driver Record; reliable vehicle
  • Satisfactory current (within the last 6 months) Police Vulnerable Sector Check and Broad Record Check.
  • Physical Health assessment: verification of up-to-date immunizations, negative TB Skin test (within the last 6 months), COVID vaccination status (2 doses), and ability to meet the physical and psychological requirements of the position
  • Current Standard First Aid & CPR, Level C with AED training preferred

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