social worker
Posted on
June 26, 2024
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Addiction & Mental Health Services - KFLA
Job details
*Job Summary:*
The Transitional Rehabilitation Housing Program Social Worker reporting to the Program Manager, works as a part of an interdisciplinary team providing psychosocial rehabilitation and person-centered support to individuals within the Transitional Rehabilitation Housing Program. The Transitional Rehabilitation Housing Program Case Manager works independently and in conjunction with partners, carrying out treatment rehabilitation and support functions to facilitate successful community living for Providence Care Forensic Mental Health clients under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Review Board (ORB), using a recovery oriented model of care for clients within the Transitional Rehabilitation Housing Program. The Transitional Rehabilitation Housing team member aims to build the capacity and strengths of individuals and works as an integral member in building a sense of community within the residential setting. This incumbent is responsible for participating in the comprehensive assessment of clients, coordinating the individualized treatment plan and required services and needs of assigned clients and their informal supports. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for providing rehabilitation support to these individuals, including but not limited to assistance with instrumental activities of daily living(IADL), daytime activities, and sharing in the responsibility for addressing the needs of all clients providing in home support and supervision. Social Work expertise is shared with other team members to assist in addressing the health and well-being of clients and to assist in each client?s engagement and partnership with family members, accessing entitlements, and individual advocacy to ultimately support recovery. All services are provided in accordance with the mission and established protocols of the Agency and the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation.
*Minimum Qualifications:*
* One-year relevant experience providing services to individuals who live with a serious mental illness, preferably in a community setting.
* Bachelor of Social Work and current unrestricted registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
* Certification in First Aid and CPR.
* Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training an asset.
* Crisis Prevention & Intervention training an asset.
* French Language proficiency considered an asset.
*Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*
* Knowledge of and ability to apply social work principles and practices as they relate to individuals who live with a serious mental illness, within a client-centred approach.
* Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of mental health symptoms, issues, psychotropic medications and associated side effects.
* Excellent bio-psycho-social and health assessment skills.
* Knowledge of and ability to apply Psychosocial Rehabilitation and recovery principles.
* Ability to effectively utilize community resources and supports to meet the needs of clients.
* Ability to work under pressure within a changing environment.
* Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act and other relevant legislation.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to effectively engage community services, increasing awareness of services and establish rapport with persons living with a serious mental illness.
* Well-developed problem-solving, prioritization and conflict resolution skills.
* Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
* Basic proficiency in computer skills; MS Office preferred.
* Must possess a valid Ontario Driver?s License and have regular access to a reliable vehicle and provide proof of $2,000,000 vehicle insurance. Incumbent may be required to transport clients.
* Required to provide a satisfactory criminal reference check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to hire.
_AMHS-KFLA strives to be a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage
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LocationKingston, ON
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Salary$35.01 to $40.64HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9338861356
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