Social Worker

SUMMARY

Reporting to the facility director, the SW is part of a strong interdisciplinary, collaborative clinical team that offers support in the field of addictions. He is in charge of creating, maintaining and strengthening our link with other social service providers, the family and community.

As a Social Worker, you will have to:

• Participate in a combination of social services according to the clientele’s needs;
• Support intervention plans in accordance with a community approach;
• Cooperate, with the multidisciplinary team, to the creation, realization and evaluation of programs and intervention or rehabilitation plans;
• Involve the residents, their family members and community in the implementation of intervention plans;
• Refer the residents to community resources available for his needs;
• Preparation and presentation of case conferences
• Participate as a member of the admission committee
• offer support to the groups under the supervision of the family services coordinator,
• Encourage the participation of residents in the development of activities within the program;
• Write daily reports, record the performance of registered actions and implement actions, if required;
• Collaborate with the case workers planning the intervention with the family
• Assist the clinical team in the execution of their mandates;
• participate in  any other related task required by their director;

Qualifications:

• Hold a BSW Degree.
• Member of the Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers (mandatory).
• Interest and experience with in the field of addictions, in therapeutic community or mental health.
• Good knowledge of software programs: office suite.
• Good knowledge of laws and regulations of the MCCSS.
• Proven skill in team work;
• Planned and organized.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Bilingual is an asset
• Any other relevant experience or studies are an asset.

Additional Information:

Variable schedule : 37.5 hours/week

Must be available to work evenings and weekends

Salary: to be determined

Holidays: 4 weeks per year

Statutory holidays: 13 days per year

Sickdays: 7 days per year

RSP  and collective healt insurance plan