Social Worker (BSW) - Supportive Housing Program

Current certification with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Bachelor of Social work

Management of Aggressive Behaviour course from a recognized program

Minimum 3 years recent experience in community mental health settings

A minimum of two years of experience working with the resident population

An understanding of harm reduction, and psychosocial rehabilitation principles

Knowledge of the issues faced by adults living with mental health challenges and a marginalized resident group which can include addictions and cognitive impairments

An understanding of the therapeutic relationship with an ability to negotiate with residents on goals and priorities.

Experience in working as part of a team of professionals, and in conducting meetings or facilitating groups.

Excellent interpersonal, communication and supportive counselling skills are required to work in a team environment and to engage the residents in some highly personal areas, such as developing healthy living skills, life skills and in maintaining interpersonal relationships.

Excellent crisis intervention and problem-solving skills with proven experience of supporting crisis planning and assessing and managing suicide risk

Computer literacy sufficient to produce and maintain files, records or statistical information.

Written skills are used in keeping records or updating logs.

Excellent analytical, time management and organizational skills to contribute to program planning and to co-ordinate and follow-up on issues or activities with residents.

Will be required to work in resident rooms.

Required to be on after-hours on call, on a rotating schedule.

Walk up and down stairs, physically able to assist resident with daily living activities

10%-20% travel to different locations with own vehicle, outdoor travel for outings/activities

Lifting objects up to 50 lbs.

with own vehicle, outdoor travel for outings/activities

This opportunity is posted to support the recruitment of an existing vacant position.

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