Early Years Social Worker
We are a dynamic community-based health centre promoting social justice and health equity in the Regent Park neighbourhood and Downtown East area of Toronto. We operate out of several locations and provide a wide variety of services including: primary health care, chiropody, physiotherapy, health promotion, social work, community health, immigrant and refugee services, harm reduction and homeless programs, Pathways to Education, infant and child development programs, parenting programs, youth outreach and employment services.
Job Summary
The Early Years Social Worker provides individual assessment, time limited, short term individual and group counselling, group work, case management and coordination, and where appropriate, systemic advocacy for parents and children in the Early years program. The goal of the program is to support children and families from pregnancy until child is 12 years old by being responsive, accessible, and offering high quality programming that contributes to healthy child development today and stronger future tomorrow.
This is a 1 year Contract Full-time position, and is a bargaining unit position with OPSEU Local 5115.
Staff will also participate in HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan), and receive additional medical benefits.
Salary
Hours
Application Deadline
Responsibilities Include
Client Assessment:
- Assess clients’ needs and develop personalized treatment plans.
- Maintain ongoing communication with referral source as needed.
Counseling and Referrals:
- Work with the client to develop a plan for appropriate services, sensitive to client’s issues;
- Provide mutually agreed upon time limited and short term, individual counseling services;
- Utilize a variety of techniques and approaches including Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and/or Play therapy;
- Provide time limited group counselling sessions;
- Collaborate with the clients on their identified issues, plans for service delivery, and appropriate referrals;
- Work with involved significant others/family, and provide referrals as directed by the client;
Program Development and Small Group Work
- Contribute to the overall goals of the Centre by working with other staff in designing and implementing programs and services;
- Develop or assist in developing program(s) to meet needs identified by clients and/or the community by assessing needs, planning and delivering programs, and /or linking with existing programs;
- Develop and deliver small group programs such as stress management and self-care for parents;
- Conduct and complete evaluations of small group sessions and other programs.
Liaising / Networking with Community Groups and Organizations
- Establish and maintain positive links with relevant organizations and groups in the community;
- Work with community groups and organizations to identify service gaps and needs in the community;
- Network, liaise and jointly advocate with organizations and community groups addressing issues identified by clients and/or the community.
Preparing Documentation
- Ensure accurate clinical documentation including assessment notes, progress notes and correspondence are completed and maintained safeguarding confidentiality, including required consents for disclosure;
- Keep Electronic Medical Records up to date in a timely manner
- Complete and provide statistical data as required.
Qualifications and Skills Required
- Must be registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
- MSW preferred, or equivalent education and experience in health/social services
- At least 3 years’ experience doing similar work
- Experience in providing therapeutic services, including individual, group, and family therapy
- Knowledge of mental health issues, trauma-informed care, and community resources.
- Prior experience counselling and supporting clients with multiple vulnerabilities a strong asset
- Experience in clinical note taking and using electronic medical records, EMR, (PS Suites, an asset)
- Experience in Infant Mental Health and children with special needs is an asset
- Experience working with high- risk families, child development and child welfare
- Experience working with children, middle years and youth is an asset
- Demonstrated experience with trauma informed work and interventions such as DBT, CBT, Mindfulness, Brief therapy, play therapy, etc.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, time management and networking skills
- Group facilitation and counselling skills
- Knowledge of health promotion, advocacy, program planning, research and evaluation
- Ability to work collaboratively within and across teams
- Ability to work effectively with people of various cultural, age and economic backgrounds
- Second language is an asset
- Understanding of and commitment to Anti-oppression principles and practices
- Knowledge of the Regent Park area and issues affecting families living within the Regent and Moss Park communities
- Must be fully vaccinated for the protection of clients and staff
To protect the health and well-being of our clients and employees, Regent Park Community Health Centre has adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy that requires all staff, including new employees to be fully vaccinated by a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals with valid medical or human rights-based exemptions, will be considered for appropriate accommodation within the policy.
Regent Park CHC is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. Applications are encouraged from qualified individuals who are Indigenous people, members of racialized communities, individuals of diverse sexual orientation and gender identification, persons with disabilities and others protected under the Human Rights Code as well as individuals with lived experience in the Regent Park community.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. RPCHC is committed to developing an inclusive, selection process and work environment. If contacted, please advise the hiring manager if you require any accommodation during the interview process.
Apply For This Position
Please submit your resume and cover letter by
January 21, 2025
No phone calls, please. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. RPCHC is committed to developing an inclusive, selection process and work environment. If contacted, please advise the hiring manager if you require any accommodation during the interview process.