Social Worker (Rpt 0.5) [Von Canada]

Requisition Details

Employment Status: Permanent, Part Time (0.5 FTE)

Program Name: Community Social Work

Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Biweekly Hours: 37.5

On Call: No

Location(s): Must be willing to travel into West District Thunder Bay, and Kenora District

Job Summary

A Social Worker is responsible for the Client's assessments and provides short-term counseling, education, and advocacy in partnership with the VON clinical staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in staff, team and committee meetings or task groups for program planning, development and evaluation.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of community resources and services and facilitates referrals as appropriate.
• In collaboration with the client and other stakeholders, develops individualized client treatment/recovery plans.
• Conducts comprehensive client assessments (includes discipline specific assessments and multidisciplinary assessment instruments, patient self-assessments, family assessments).
• Provides individual and group counseling, health education, case management, community rehabilitation and development for clients.
• Maintains client, team and organizational confidentiality.
• Advocates for clients and promotes self-advocacy and client self-determination as appropriate.
• Assumes responsibility for the plan of care and support of assigned clients within the context of primary worker and the larger team.

External And Internal Relationships

• Communicates and partners with community agencies such as the funder, police, hospital, government, and shelters.
• Works in collaboration with clinical staff.

Education, Designations And Experience

• Registration with the Provincial College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is mandatory.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience with palliative care and mental health.
• Extensive knowledge of community resources, health care and social service systems.
• Current CPR Certification will be an asset.
• Bachelors of Social Work is required.
• Experience with a range of therapeutic/intervention models.
• Experience working in a clinical environment an asset.

Skill Requirements

• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Exemplary clinical problem solving skills.

Other

• Ability to speak French is an asset in French Designated areas.
• A vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required.
• The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required
• A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required.
• Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced Environment; Attention to Detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Fine hand movements

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