Community Support Worker 2023-291-Cc

Employment Type

Part-Time, Bargaining Unit

Work Hours

21 hours/week

Work Setting

Onsite – Limited Opportunities to Work Remotely

Salary

I- $27.45

Application Deadline

July 4th, 2023, by 11:59 pm

What You Will Do

• Apply ethical standards related to the provision of community supports.
• Participate and represent the organization at external committees and forums, etc.
• Assist tenant/client to develop a supportive network.
• Keep documentation and client files current and updated and collect data as required.
• Provide crisis prevention, management, and intervention support including conflict mediation, interpersonal supports, and assistance in illness management.
• Perform initial and ongoing needs assessment from a strengths-based client support approach.
• Provide tenant/client support to empower the individual and increase their independence.
• Provide support and/or assistance, if necessary, when tenant moves in/out of their unit.
• Document any significant problems, events, changes to services, special needs, etc.
• Establish and maintain an ongoing flexible and supportive relationship with clients.
• Identify deterioration in mental status or in independent functioning of client and take appropriate action.
• Introduce new tenants to other tenants and staff and to the various committees and activities they can participate in.
• Assist tenant/client to develop necessary skills to live in the community (eg. cooking, housekeeping, budgeting, shopping, leisure planning, etc.).
• Work in collaboration with other WoodGreen staff to ensure the program operates efficiently and effectively.
• Assist tenant/client to set objectives and plan activities to achieve goals.

What You Bring to the Team

• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL) considered a strong asset.
• Minimum five (5) years of solid community experience.
• Related experience in case management, supportive counselling, conflict/crisis mediation and client engagement.
• Registered Social Worker (RSW) in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals with mental health, substance use/addiction issues, physical health issues, and/or street involvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work required.
• Effective September 7, 2021, all newly hired employees will be required to provide proof that they have completed an approved course of vaccination against COVID-19 at least 14 days prior to commencing employment or provide documentation to support an exemption based on grounds covered by the Ontario Human Rights Act (i.e. Medical exemption).

What Will Set You Apart

• Self-directed and independent, but also a dynamic team player.
• Strong capacity for multi-tasking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Commitment to a client-centered approach and a demonstrated positive attitude.
• Demonstrated information and referral skills and ability to work collaboratively with service providers and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated cultural competency with ability to communicate and engage with individuals from diverse, ethno-cultural backgrounds and levels of abilities.
• Experience encourages tenants to set goals.
• Exceptional advocacy skills.
• Solid understanding of the Mental Health Act and the Residential Tenancies Act.
• Ability to understand and apply Pshyco-Social Rehab principles and Recovery Model.
• Experience with and ability to apply harm-reduction strategies.

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