Social Worker (MSW) - Ongwanada

POSITION: To provide social work services to individuals with developmental disabilities affiliated with Ongwanada and their families.

View full job description on the Ongwanada Careers webpage.

DUTIES:

• Conducts psychosocial assessment, psychotherapy, and case coordination (75%):
• Use information from individuals, families and referral sources to develop psychosocial assessments prior to the initiation of Social Work services
• Conduct assessments by utilizing interview techniques, observation, as well as written and oral reports; Plans, organizes, and establishes services priorities based upon identified needs and modifies these priorities as needed (crisis intervention etc);
• Provides updates regarding service planning to support teams as required;
• Communicates and consults with other health care professionals and participates as a member of the multidisciplinary support teams regarding the psychosocial concerns of persons served
• Attends inter-professional team meetings and person centered planning meetings as required;
• Provides therapeutic interventions to persons served and their families (i.e. crisis response, adjustment bereavement, psychotherapy resource counselling) using the appropriate theoretical framework;
• Provides person-centered advocacy and family education as required with systemic barriers and social injustices;
• Develops and delivers workshops and educational groups, including Abuse Awareness, Living with Others, Internet Safety, etc;
• Advocate and promote the interests and rights of individuals supported and their families ;
• Available to act as liaison to the Supported Individuals Advisory Committee;
• Provide clinical supervision to social work students and educating individuals and families about relevant topics, if supervision opportunities ae available;
• Participate in research activities, as available;
• Provide information to the community on Ongwanada services and other community resources;
• Maintains competence (per the guidelines of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers) through in-service opportunities and continuing education;
• Reviews eligibility criteria for referrals to oversee management of Social Work services waitlist Connect supported individuals with community resources and services, such as healthcare, housing, or financial assistance;
• Coordinate care with other healthcare providers, schools, and organizations ;

For the complete position description please contact careers@ongwanada.com

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Master of Social Work with five years direct clinical experience preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience would be considered;
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers;
• Experience conducting psychosocial assessment and providing individual and family therapy;
• Understanding of case management principles, diagnostic criteria and clinical experience in assessment formulation and report writing;
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, including those with a dual diagnosis;
• Comfortable with using trauma-informed approaches to counselling and psychotherapy
• Excellent knowledge of community resources;
• Valid G Driving License with full driving privileges, insurance and access to a reliable vehicle;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Familiar with use of Microsoft Office; excellent time management and organizational skills;
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job and attend work on a regular basis;
• Bilingualism (French and English) an asset.

Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume quoting file number by 4 pm the noted closing date to:

Human Resources Specialist, Ongwanada

191 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston, ON K7M 8A6

Fax (613) 548-8135

Email: careers@ongwanada.com