Inspire - Community Support Services is a non-profit, multi-service community-based agency.
The agency is currently looking to fill a full-time Social Worker position. Responsible to provide clients with therapeutic counselling/psychotherapy.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Completes intakes and assessments for clinical and group programs assessing appropriateness and readiness
• Conducts individual, couple of family counselling
• Assesses risk, creates service and individualized support plans, coordinates with service providers
• Conducts treatment plans in collaboration with client, reassess plans and adjust plans as needed
• Refers clients to other agency resources
• Participates in clinical meetings, program planning, evaluation meetings, and meets individually with director
• Create and maintain progress notes, reports and other required materials (participation rates, trends/themes, referral pathways

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge and practice of psychotherapy - individual, couples and families
• Knowledge of domestic violence abuse support and intervention programs
• Knowledge of development disabilities and complex special needs
• Knowledge of relevant governing legislation, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the organization’s services and community partners
• Knowledge of office productivity software and databases, and technology devices

EDUCATION

• Completion of master’s degree in social work, psychotherapy or equivalent
• Membership in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and/or registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario or other regulatory body

EXPERIENCE

• Greater than three years of previous work experience in clinical services for clients

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Interacts with clients, families, and support network, addresses expectations, instils trust, negotiates, persuades, influences and resolves conflict
• Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships
• Interacts across a range of stakeholders with a focus on provision of support and referral expertise
• Consults with relevant stakeholders, understands content and context, provides advice and guidance
• Responds to conflict and complaints, uses calming and de-escalation techniques, and mediates conflict Participates in program meetings and committee work
• Requires non-verbal communication skills, including heightened empathy and sensitivity to clients
• Requires active listening skills
• Requires active listening skills

Please refer the Job description for details