DSO Assessor & Service Navigator (Hybrid)

SCS; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision benefits

RRSP contribution (no employee match)

Tuition Reimbursement

3 weeks vacation & sick time

2 float days

Personal time off

Paid year-end closure

Job summary

SCS is hiring an Assessor for the DSOER to complete DSO applications (ADSS/SIS/ASR) for adults over 16 years. You will support service navigation and collaborate with MCCSS partners in the Eastern Ontario region.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in related fields, 5+ years in developmental services, and SIS certification. Travel throughout Eastern Ontario is expected in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of working in the field of developmental services.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Services, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Ability to achieve and maintain SIS assessor certification.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to understand psychological assessments.
• Experience interviewing and conducting individual assessments and facilitating meetings.
• Strong analytical, reasoning and facilitation skills; can summarize data in reports.
• Experience facilitating virtual meetings with multiple respondents.
• Knowledge of cross-agency coordination and MCCSS requirements.
• Familiarity with relevant acts (DSO CFSA).
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Proficient in MS Office and data base tools.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel in Eastern Ontario.
• Bilingual in English/French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete MCCSS ATDQA SIS/ADSS/ASR packages per directives.
• Participate in prioritization of assessed individuals.
• Promote DSO processes via presentations and outreach.
• Attend internal/external training and team meetings.
• Ensure data entry in DSCIS and agency databases.
• Provide service navigation and referrals as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

5+ years experience

SIS certification

Interpersonal skills

Psychological assessments

Interviews & assessments

Analytical skills

Virtual meetings

Coordination across agencies

Knowledge of relevant acts

DSO eligibility knowledge

Time management

Adaptability

Teamwork

MS Office

Database skills

Driver's license

Travel

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Services / Social Work / Psychology

Job description

SCS is hiring an Assessor for the DSOER to complete DSO applications (ADSS/SIS/ASR) for adults over 16 years. You will support service navigation and collaborate with MCCSS partners in the Eastern Ontario region.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in related fields, 5+ years in developmental services, and SIS certification. Travel throughout Eastern Ontario is expected in a hybrid work setting.