Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Master's degree
- or equivalent experience
- Social work, other
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Conduct psychosocial assessments
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Evaluate the effectiveness of social programs
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Interview client individually, in families, or in groups, to assess their situation and problems to determine the types of services required
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Prepare detailed plans for clients returning home after a stay in a rehabilitation centre
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Provide mediation services
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Supervise other social workers, paid para-professional staff, student trainees and volunteers
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Take authorized protective action when necessary
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Perform administrative tasks
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Provide counsel and therapy to help clients resolve social and personal problems
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Plan programs of assistance for clients
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Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
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Recruit and hire staff
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Provide public education and consultation regarding counselling services, issues and methods
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Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team of professionals working with a client group
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Advocate on client’s behalf in courts or at hearings
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Lobby for solutions to problems affecting client groups
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Conduct social research
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Apply for social program funding
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Provide consultation services to government and other organizations
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Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient’s outcomes
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Develop prevention and intervention programs to meet community needs
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Supervise professional staff, program leaders and instructors and volunteer staff
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Monitor and evaluate
Supervision
Additional information
Security and safety
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Bondable
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Criminal record check
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Drug test
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Enhanced reliability security clearance
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Immunization records
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Attention to detail
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Dependability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Interpersonal awareness
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Values and ethics
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Adaptability
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.