Certified social worker

Education: College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Urban area. Community service organization. Various locations. Tasks: Interview client individually, in families, or in groups, to assess their situation and problems to determine the types of services required . Supervise other social workers, paid para-professional staff, student trainees and volunteers. Perform administrative tasks. Provide counsel and therapy to help clients resolve social and personal problems. Plan programs of assistance for clients. Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services. Provide public education and consultation regarding counselling services, issues and methods. Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team of professionals working with a client group. Advocate on client's behalf in courts or at hearings. Lobby for solutions to problems affecting client groups. Conduct social research. Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia. Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient's outcomes. Develop prevention and intervention programs to meet community needs. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. 3-4 people. 5-10 people. 11-15 people. 16-20 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Mental health first aid Certificate. Provincial certificate of registration. Membership in a provincial association of social workers. Membership with the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW). Target audience: Adolescents. Females. Males. Minority group. People with personal or social adjustment difficulty. Persons with an intellectual disability. Family. Young adults. Aboriginal groups. Young offenders. Policy and program experience: Mental health. Social work specialization: Child welfare. Community development. Education and training. Health. Personal adjustment. Socio-economic needs or conditions. Area of specialization: Cultural. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Vulnerable sector check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own vehicle. Driver's abstract. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Large workload. Large caseload. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Adaptability. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Day. Weekend. Other benefits: Other benefits. Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers . Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations . Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers . Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers .