Part Time Social Worker- Children and Youth Services

As the leader in the developmental services sector Bethesda Community Services is currently recruiting those interested in supporting adults children and youth with developmental disabilities.

We envision ourselves as a community of support that inspires encourages and empowers children youth and adults with special needs to live fulfilled lives. We value respect diversity and inclusivity collaboration and compassionate quality service.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Bethesdas Childrens Services requires one 1 Part Time Social Worker. Working to promote Bethesdas values vision and mission statement the Social Worker provides counseling intervention and treatment to individuals who have experienced grief trauma social emotional difficulties victimization abuse interpersonal relationship difficulties or posttraumatic stress through a holistic care approach.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and identify treatment goals/recommendations and number of service hours independently.
• Present assessment results clinical recommendations and treatment reports to caregivers and community partners when appropriate.
• Monitor and evaluate clinical treatment plans and update as necessary.
• Provide Coaching and Support to Caregivers Community Partners Children and Youth Services Team Members and Students.
• Collaborate with Community Partners and Interdisciplinary Team Members.
• Investigate ideas and plan the integration of engaging community activities into service options.
• Provide Brief Clinical Consultation Services.
• Provide Resource Consultation Services.
• Facilitate community connections program registrations and referrals and share resources.
• Develop curriculum and resources for individual and group based treatment services.
• Develop curriculum and resources for individual and group based recreational services.
• Develop resources and program materials.
• Maintain client records and complete documentation as required.
• Assist caregivers completing funding applications and reconciliation forms and program registration documentation.
• Write Reports Programs and Service Plans independently.
• Support children/youth engaging in risk behaviour while remaining calm neutral and effectively using nonviolent crisis intervention strategies.
• Provide individual treatment services independently.
• Review service options with new referrals.
• Facilitates appropriate internal and community referrals.
• Coordinate scheduling with Manager Children and Youth Services.
• Develop and facilitate training opportunities for Children and Youth Services staff and Community Partners.
• Facilitate Caregiver and Children and Youth Workshops.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Actively participate in team meetings and provide suggestions creative ideas and recommendations for strengthening Children and Youth Services.
• Comply with Bethesda policies and procedures relating to health and safety.
• Responsible for reporting all health and safety concerns immediately following the Internal Responsibility System.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Advertised wage is top of grid. Actual wage will fluctuate based on qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work is required.
• Valid Ontario Social Work license or registration as required.
• Minimum three 3 years of social work experience in a health care setting or social service agency.
• Two 2 years recent postmasters experience in a clinical setting is preferred
• Experienced in the areas of assessments interviewing and counseling.
• Expertise in dual diagnosis is preferred.
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities is required.
• Knowledge of psychopathology with a range of therapeutic interventions including psychopharmacotherapy is preferred
• Experience working within a multi disciplinary team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Valid Drivers License.
• First Aid Training and CPR Certification.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certified.
• Professional Communication Skills: professionally represents the company through strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Teamwork: excels at working with others and communicating with a team to provide the most effective support to clients.
• ProblemSolving: able to navigate challenges and barriers always looks for potential pitfalls and risks to help mitigate problems ahead of time and knows when to ask for help.
• Proactive: anticipates and solves problems and issues before they are brought to your attention

• Why Join us

  • Bethesda offers staff competitive wages career advancement First Aid and NVCI training as well as the option of joining our HOOPP Pension Plan and benefits.
  • We foster a culture that encourages continuous professional development and growth through tuition reimbursement on approved continuing education and reimbursement opportunities on position specific memberships and licenses.
  • We offer company perks such as retail and gym membership discounts an Employee Assistance Program and a Bethesda Rewards Program