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Social Worker - Community Mental Health (2 vacancies)
Thresholds Homes and Supports
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2.7
Kitchener, ON
$34.02–$41.35 an hour
Full-time
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$34.02–$41.35 an hour
Full-time
Kitchener, ON

Full job description

** 2 vacancies: 1 on our FACT Team and 1 on our ACT Team**

Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc. is a community-based agency that promotes recovery and improved quality of life for people who are experiencing mental health and addiction issues by providing affordable housing and individualized, flexible support services through our wide-ranging programs offered throughout Waterloo Region and Wellington County. Our staff are committed and passionate about what they do, and take pride in the difference they make in our community. Our values include PERSON-CENTERED, ANTI-OPPRESSIVE and PARTNERSHIP FOCUSED. We also take time to recognize each other and have fun!

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Social Worker is responsible for conducting comprehensive psychosocial and mental status assessments and providing intensive, recovery-oriented support to clients. The incumbent takes a lead role in delivering treatment, rehabilitation, counselling, coaching, and individualized supports based on collaboratively developed personal support plans. Acting as a primary case manager for assigned clients and providing backup case management to others, the position supports continuity of care. The role also involves developing and facilitating team activities that support families, assisting clients in identifying and strengthening interpersonal and life skills, and linking clients to appropriate community resources while providing consultation and support to other team members.

HOURS OF WORK

The Social Worker will work a thirty-five (35) hour week, the hours being flexible to the needs of the program.

SALARY RANGE: $34.02 to $41.35 per hour

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.
  • Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
  • Three to five years’ experience in a community mental health setting working with adults recovering from serious mental illness.
  • Certification in CPR, non-violent crisis intervention and in suicide risk assessment preferred.
  • Knowledge of mental health resources within the Waterloo Region.
  • Demonstrated skill in applying the principles of PSR, Recovery and case management.
  • Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation.
  • Specific training in family intervention approaches.
  • Experience using a harm reduction approach and motivational interviewing.
  • Experience working with individuals who have both mental health challenges and acute housing instability.
  • Experience in supporting individual vocational programing and collaboration with community resources.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, relevant insurance and use of a reliable vehicle.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite, PC Skills, and documentation.
  • Satisfactory police vulnerable sector check.

Equity Statement

Thresholds Homes and Supports is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Thresholds Homes and Supports, Head Office location, is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River.

The Agency values the diverse and intersectional identities of its employees and community partners and people we serve. The Agency regards equity and diversity as an integral part of excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees and for all those we serve. Thresholds Homes and Supports seeks applicants who embrace our values of our actual values. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who are from equity deserving communities, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+

Pay: $34.02-$41.35 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

  • community mental health: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • G license, insurance and access to vehicle (required)

Work Location: In person

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