Social Worker

Effective January 1st, 2024 the salary range for this position is $1,352.75 to $1,717.58 per week in compliance with OPSEU Unified Bargaining Unit collective agreement provisions. The new rates, effective retroactive to January 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.

Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI) provides trauma-informed and highly specialized services for children and youth of Ontario who experience complex and long-standing combinations of mental health difficulties and/or developmental challenges where these difficulties significantly impact functioning in multiple areas such as home, school and community and appropriate community interventions have not produced the desired response. CPRI provides services that are based on a partnership model with community service providers. Our services include Assessment, Consultation, Treatment, Research and Education in both outpatient and inpatient services.

CPRI is currently looking for an experienced social work professional who will provide clinical social work services and case management to the Homeshare Program, a highly complex program designed to provide long-term alternative family home placements for developmentally challenged children and adults experiencing multiple challenges.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:
• provide social work services focused on support, supervision and case management;
• consult and liaise with other disciplines, family and community partners as required, to establish appropriate programming and follow-up;
• monitor, advocate for and support placements on an ongoing basis, and;
• participate in professional and community education and research activities.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• You have a Master's Degree in Social Work from a University of recognized standing or an acceptable equivalent (candidates who possess a Bachelor of Social Work Degree must have acceptable related social work experience)
• You are registered as a Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers OR you are eligible for registration
• You have a valid Ontario driver's license

Specialized Knowledge and Experience

• You have knowledge of and experience with a broad range of social work methods with a clinical focus
• You have knowledge of therapeutic and counseling techniques to provide clinical social work treatment programs to specialized children with multiple disabilities, their families and Homeshare parents
• You have knowledge of Child Welfare legislation and community resources
• You are knowledgeable in family dynamics, counseling and case management

Skills

• You have exceptional counseling, communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, families, Homeshare parents, staff and community agencies
• You have demonstrated tact, patience, flexibility, resourcefulness in order to build rapport with client with diverse backgrounds and complex needs
• You have community networking skills to facilitate referrals to community agencies
• You have problem-solving skills to assess client needs, provide appropriate support, ensure compliance with policies and legislation