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Social Worker CORE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
The Social Worker will provide counselling/therapy and other therapeutic functions, crisis intervention and participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and services for clients. As a key member of the inter-professional team, the Social Worker will:

Work within the social work scope of practice
Implement appropriate strategies by working with the inter-professional team using a client centered approach, providing individual, family and group work services to clients
Contribute to chart documentation as per college and weCHC standards; participate in chart review and case conferences
Make referrals to other community services as appropriate to support client’s goals.
Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counselling and health promotion programs and services for individual, couples, families and the community served by the Centre
Assist clients and community partners to build support networks
Perform intake assessment, counselling/therapy and crisis intervention functions to individuals, families and the community and manage case loads effectively
Act as a resource person/client advocate to Centre staff, clients and community partners by compiling information on community resources
Facilitate access to community resources by liaising with community groups
Ensure clients receive community support, health, social and recreational services to which he/she is entitled by acting as a client advocate
Supervise graduate students in field placement practicum or internships as appropriate
Collaborating with community partners to support population health from a social work perspective
Perform other duties that support the mission and vision of the organization and/or as assigned based on position responsibilities and/or site requirements.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Minimum of 3-5 years recent experience in counselling/therapy, with preference to experience in a community health setting
Experience working with youth
Proficiency in current assessment, and psychosocial counseling techniques for working with individuals, couples, families and the community.
Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
Additional supervised clinical training an asset
Adherence to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of Social Work
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an inter-professional team environment
Strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills, combined with good analytical, problem solving, organizational and administrative skills
Clean driver’s abstract, current, valid Class “G” Driver’s License and reliable transportation to support travel across Windsor-Essex County and the province, as required

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

Graduate degree in Master of Social Work (MSW) required from a recognized University
Member in good standing and current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers required.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.