HOMESHARE SOCIAL WORKER

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Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI) provides trauma-informed and highly specialized services for children and youth of Ontario who experience complex and long-standing combinations of mental health difficulties and/or developmental challenges where these difficulties significantly impact functioning in multiple areas such as home, school and community and appropriate community interventions have not produced the desired response. CPRI provides services that are based on a partnership model with community service providers. Our services include Assessment, Consultation, Treatment, Research and Education in both outpatient and inpatient services.

CPRI is currently looking for an experienced social work professional who will provide clinical social work services and case management to the Homeshare Program, a highly complex program designed to provide long-term alternative family home placements for developmentally challenged children and adults experiencing multiple challenges.

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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About the job

You will:
• provide social work services focused on support, supervision and case management;
• consult and liaise with other disciplines, family and community partners as required, to establish appropriate programming and follow-up;
• monitor, advocate for and support placements on an ongoing basis, and;
• participate in professional and community education and research activities.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You have a Master's Degree in Social Work from a University of recognized standing or an acceptable equivalent (candidates who possess a Bachelor of Social Work Degree must have acceptable related social work experience)
• You are registered in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers OR you are eligible for registration
• You have a valid Ontario driver's license

Specialized Knowledge and Experience

• You have knowledge of and experience with a broad range of social work methods with a clinical focus
• You have knowledge of therapeutic and counseling techniques to provide clinical social work treatment programs to specialized children with multiple disabilities, their families and Homeshare parents
• You have knowledge of Child Welfare legislation and community resources
• You are knowledgeable in family dynamics, counseling and case management

Skills

• You have exceptional counseling, communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, families, Homeshare parents, staff and community agencies
• You have demonstrated tact, patience, flexibility, resourcefulness in order to build rapport with client with diverse backgrounds and complex needs
• You have community networking skills to facilitate referrals to community agencies
• You have problem-solving skills to assess client needs, provide appropriate support, ensure compliance with policies and legislation

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• Employees working in congregate living settings may be required to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of (refer to: COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario), including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
  
  Employees who do not provide proof of full vaccination will be deemed ‘not vaccinated' under the Employer's policy and may be required to attend a vaccine education program, as determined by the Employer. Employees who are not vaccinated under the policy with a valid medical exemption will not be required to attend a vaccine education program. All employees working in congregate living settings must undergo regular rapid antigen testing, regardless of vaccination status.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.