Intake Social Worker

Position Title: INTAKE SOCIAL WORKER

Company/Program: Windsor Essex Community Health Centre

Classification: Permanent, Full Time (35 hours a week)

Date Posted: December 11, 2023

To Apply: Please email your resume and cover letter to hr@wechc.org no later than December 17, 2023. Include the posting number INSW23AP in the subject line.

Hours:

• Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 9:30 - 5:00
• Thurs: 10:30 - 6:00

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

The Intake Social Worker will provide counselling/therapy and other therapeutic functions, crisis intervention and participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and service for individuals, families, and the community. As a key member of the inter-professional team, the Social Worker will:

• Work within the social work scope of practice
• Implement appropriate strategies by working with the inter-professional team using a client centered approach, providing intake, case management, and brief therapy services to clients
• Contribute to chart documentation as per college and weCHC standards; participate in chart review and case conferences
• Make referrals/assign new clients to Centre psychotherapists as appropriate
• Make referrals to other community services as appropriate to support client’s goals.
• Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of brief treatment, education, counselling and health promotion programs and services for clients and the community served by the Centre
• Assist clients and community partners to build support networks
• Perform intake assessment, brief counselling/therapy and crisis intervention functions to clients and manage case loads effectively
• Act as a resource person/client advocate to Centre staff, clients and community partners by compiling information on community resources
• Facilitate access to community resources by liaising with community groups
• Ensure clients receive community support, health, social and recreational services to which they are entitled by acting as a client advocate
• Collaborating with community partners to support population health from a social work perspective
• Perform other duties that support the mission and vision of the organization and/or as assigned based on position responsibilities and/or site requirements.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum 2-5 years recent experience in counselling/therapy, with preference to those who have worked in a community health setting
• Proficiency in current assessment, and psychosocial counseling techniques for working with individuals, couples, families and the community
• Must have experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Skilled in case management, brief counselling, and community resourcing
• Adherence to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of Social Work
• Proficient in typing, the use of computers and various software applications is required
• Strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills, combined with good analytical, problem solving, organizational and administrative skills
• Bilingual (English/French) language skills an asset
• Current, valid Class “G” Driver’s License is required and reliable personal transportation to support travel throughout Windsor/Essex County.

Education and certificate requirements

• Graduate degree (Masters of Social Work, MSW) from a recognized University in Social Work
• Member in good standing and current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers required
• Completion of a Police Clearance/Vulnerable Sector check prior to commencing employment.

CLOSING DATE

Please email your resume and cover letter to hr@wechc.org no later than December 17, 2023. Include the posting number INSW23AP in the subject line.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $36.25-$43.67 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
• Do you live in the Windsor area (or plan to re-locate to the Windsor area)?
• Are you registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)?

Experience:

• social work: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person