Temporary Part Time Social Worker (MSW)
Temporary Part Time Social Worker (MSW)
File No: OP-22-130
Date Posted: July 25, 2022.
Closing Date: August 1, 2022
Location: Ongwanada Resource Centre
Date of Vacancy: October 31, 2022 – May 3, 2024
Hours of Work: 29 hours weekly
Wage: Hourly: Start – $32.97 6 Months – $33.96 One Year – $35.01
Reason: Replaced Employee
POSITION: To provide social work services to individuals with developmental disabilities affiliated with Ongwanada and their families.
DUTIES:
- Conducts psychosocial assessment and case coordination;
- Collecting information for assessment of eligibility for services through Developmental Services Ontario, including direct referral /interface with DSO to ensure access to appropriate supports;
- Coordinating service planning and providing updates to community planning tables as required;
- Collaborating with the inter professional team and community based service providers;
- Navigating the service system on behalf of individuals and their families;
- Leading team communications with individuals and their families regarding services;
- Providing individual, group, family and couples therapy;
- Other related duties as required.
For the complete position description please contact Human Resources through careers@ongwanada.com
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- Master of Social Work with five years direct clinical experience preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience would be considered;
- Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers;
- Experience conducting psychosocial assessment and providing individual and family therapy;
- Understanding of case management principles, diagnostic criteria and clinical experience in assessment formulation and report writing;
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, including those with a dual diagnosis;
- Valid G Driving License with full driving privileges, insurance and access to a reliable vehicle;
- Excellent knowledge of community resources; Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Familiar with use of Microsoft Office; excellent time management and organizational skill;
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job and attend work on a regular basis;
- Bilingualism (French and English) an asset;
Les candidats bilingues sont fortement encouragés à soumettre leur candidature.
Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume quoting file number by the noted closing date to:
Human Resources Generalist– Human Resources
Ongwanada
191 Portsmouth Avenue
Kingston, ON K7M 8A6
Fax (613) 548-8135 Email: careers@ongwanada.com
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Charitable Business Number: 107796393RR0001
Registered Name: Ongwanada Developmental Services
File No: OP-24-243
Date Posted: November 12, 2024
Closing Date: Until Filled
Position: Temporary Full Time Transitional Aged Youth Services Worker - Multiple Positions
Location: Cassidy Transition Aged Youth Home
Date of Vacancy: Up to One Year
Hours of Work: 80 hours per pay minimum guarantee
Wage: Hourly: Start - $30.80 6 Months - $31.36 One Year - $31.80
POSITION: To provide short-term transitional community living support to transitional age youth as part of an interagency/community based team for individuals with a developmental disability/mental health diagnosis. Working as a primary transition aged youth services worker for specific persons served. Provide short-term transitional emergency bed residential support for up to two individuals at one time.
DUTIES:
- Teaching and supporting individualized life skills development including self-care, grocery shopping, daily living tasks, communications, budgeting, community living, job coaching, socialization/living with others and accessing community services, guided by evidence based assessment and youth needs;
- Developing goals with the youth supported through weekly independent living skills activities aligned with youth’s identified discharge goals;
- Developing, implementing and evaluating teaching/training opportunities to enhance youth skill development;
- Completing ongoing data collection, recording and analysis as it relates to such factors as, skill acquisition, required medical supports, behaviour etc;
- Monitoring changes in a person served conditions, taking appropriate action and engaging the Supervisor-Clinical Homes and/or appropriate professional i.e. nurse, physician, psychiatrist, psychologist as required;
- Transcribing physicians’ orders and monitoring, preparing and administering medication as prescribed;
- Encouraging choice and supporting persons served to be active in their community in an inclusive, nurturing and healthy lifestyle manner;
- Participation in regular multi-agency meetings to plan and review the progress of each person served based on observable and measurable outcomes;
- Performs organizational and administrative duties and other general duties as assigned
For the complete position description, please contact Human Resources through careers@ongwanada.com
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- Graduate of a Youth Worker, Developmental Service Worker (DSW), Behavioural Science Technologist (B.S.T) or B.A. Psychology or a Registered Nurse (R.N) or another acceptable post-secondary program;
- Incumbent must have successfully completed/maintain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training, and any other course deemed appropriate by Ongwanada;
- Current CPR/First Aid certification;
- Incumbent must have successfully completed a Pharmacology course deemed acceptable to Ongwanada and maintain medication training in keeping with Ongwanada policies;
- Valid G Driving License with full driving privileges;
- Experience working with dual diagnosis individuals as well youth is an asset;
- Experience working in an environment which supports a bio-psycho-social approach, and harm-reduction, would be an asset.
Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume quoting file number to:
Human Resources Specialist
Ongwanada
191 Portsmouth Avenue
Kingston, ON K7M 8A6
Fax (613) 548-8135 Email: careers@ongwanada.com
Please note consideration will be given to internal bargaining unit members before proceeding with external applicants.
