As the leader in the developmental services sector, Bethesda Community Services is currently recruiting those interested in supporting adults, children and youth with developmental disabilities.
We envision ourselves as a community of support that inspires, encourages and empowers children, youth, and adults with special needs to live fulfilled lives. We value respect, diversity and inclusivity, collaboration and compassionate quality service.

QUALIFICATIONS

Advertised wage is top of grid. Actual wage will fluctuate based on qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work is required.
• Valid Ontario Social Work license or registration as required.
• Minimum three (3) years of social work experience in a health care setting or social service agency.
• Two (2) years recent post-masters experience in a clinical setting is preferred
• Experienced in the areas of assessments, interviewing and counseling.
• Expertise in dual diagnosis is preferred.
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities is required.
• Knowledge of psychopathology with a range of therapeutic interventions including psychopharmacotherapy is preferred
• Experience working within a multi disciplinary team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• First Aid Training and CPR Certification.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certified.
• Professional Communication Skills: professionally represents the company through strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Teamwork: excels at working with others and communicating with a team to provide the most effective support to clients.
• Problem-Solving: able to navigate challenges and barriers, always looks for potential pitfalls and risks to help mitigate problems ahead of time, and knows when to ask for help.
• Proactive: anticipates and solves problems and issues before they are brought to your attention

• Conduct assessments and identify treatment goals/recommendations and number of service hours independently.
• Present assessment results, clinical recommendations and treatment reports to caregivers and community partners when appropriate.
• Monitor and evaluate clinical treatment plans and update as necessary.
• Provide Coaching and Support to Caregivers, Community Partners, Children and Youth Services Team Members, and Students.
• Collaborate with Community Partners, and Interdisciplinary Team Members.
• Investigate ideas and plan the integration of engaging community activities into service options.
• Provide Brief Clinical Consultation Services.
• Provide Resource Consultation Services.
• Facilitate community connections, program registrations and referrals and share resources.
• Develop curriculum and resources for individual and group based treatment services.
• Develop curriculum and resources for individual and group based recreational services.
• Develop resources and program materials.
• Maintain client records and complete documentation as required.
• Assist caregivers completing funding applications and reconciliation forms and program registration documentation.
• Write Reports, Programs and Service Plans independently.
• Support children/youth engaging in risk behaviour while remaining calm, neutral, and effectively using non-violent crisis intervention strategies.
• Provide individual treatment services independently.
• Review service options with new referrals.
• Facilitates appropriate internal and community referrals.
• Coordinate scheduling with Manager, Children and Youth Services.
• Develop and facilitate training opportunities for Children and Youth Services staff, and Community Partners.
• Facilitate Caregiver and Children and Youth Workshops.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Actively participate in team meetings and provide suggestions, creative ideas and recommendations for strengthening Children and Youth Services.
• Comply with Bethesda policies and procedures relating to health and safety.
• Responsible for reporting all health and safety concerns immediately following the Internal Responsibility System.
• Other duties as assigned.