AddressDescription
The Caseworker is responsible to provide treatment consultation to the residential team and to provide direct counselling services to youth and their families. The Caseworker has the primary role in ensuring communication between the agency and the referring worker and the childs family. The Caseworker is directly responsible to the Director of Clinical Services.
Responsibilities:
To take a lead role in the admission process, assessment and service planning process, and discharge planning for residents through a collaborative approach with the residential staff, education program, family, youth, and referring case manager
To complete the required written assessment reports, progress reports, and discharge reports as outlined in the agencys service planning policy and to coordinate regular planning meetings with the involved parties
To communicate critical information to the youths family and referring worker in a timely manner
To provide training to staff that will enhance their understanding of the various therapeutic intervention options and the youths and familys needs
To provide individual counselling and group sessions to youth and to provide or arrange for family counselling where appropriate
To make referrals to other required therapeutic services, such as psychiatric or psychological services, when indicated appropriate
To facilitate the youths attendance to and preparation for court when required
To act as an advocate for quality, ethical services for youth and their families
To learn and operate by the agencys Code and Ethics, philosophy, policies, and procedures
Qualifications:
The Caseworker will have a Bachelors degree in a discipline related to the mandate and experience working with youth and families. Knowledge of First Nations culture, values, and beliefs is an asset. Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and valid class 5 drivers license are required.
