JOB SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master of Social Work (MSW) or related degree and registration with a relevant college is required
• 2 Years experience working with vulnerable population in a community setting (prefer experience working with at-risk youth)
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Landlord- Tenant Act, Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Plan, and the Child and Family Service Act as they pertain to work with high-risk youth and homelessness
• Experience working with individuals experiencing an intersection of complex challenges including homelessness, mental health struggles, substance abuse, neurodiversity and complex life circumstances
• Team-oriented and collaborative approach
• Strong interpersonal skills in establishing working relationships with staff and community partners to create collaborative support plans
• Ability to advocate for clients when necessary
• Ability to assess risk of client safety and develop safety plans with clients
• Demonstrated crisis management, conflict resolution, problem solving and priority- setting abilities
• Clinical training in modalities that are relevant to the position including but not limited to training Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing
• Experience conducting therapy in a clinical setting is an asset

REQUIREMENTS:

• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) in Good Standing
• Emergency First Aid/CPR
• Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check
• Access to a vehicle and 2-million-dollar liability insurance
  Wyndham House values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. (AODA).
  While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.
  Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
  Contract length: 6 months
  Pay: From $64,455.46 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Application question(s):

• Do you have a registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) in Good Standing?
• Do you have access to a reliable vehicle?
• Do you have a valid G-class license?

Education:

• Master’s Degree (required)

Work Location: In perso

• One-on-one clinical intervention with clients
• Support of the creation and implementation of individual treatment plans
• Ongoing assessment of new individuals and progress of individuals using evidence-based modalities including cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, dialectical behaviour therapy, interpersonal therapy, and trauma-informed care
• Working from a philosophy consistent with a harm reduction approach embedded within the transtheoretical model of change
• Collaborate with other stakeholders to ensure clarity of care plan for individuals
• Case consultation with case manager team and programs
• Completion of ongoing documentation
• Support case management team in any capacity, including liaising with patient’s family, referral sources, community providers, etc.
• Knowledge of community resources or experience building connections
• Creation of comprehensive mental health assessments
• Crisis counselling/response
• Transport clients to and from appointments, when needed
• Education for front-line staff around treatment planning and skills training