Indigenous Health Social Worker - Wellness & Navigation

Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health benefits

HOOPP

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Cultural leave days

Professional training opportunities

Job summary

Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle (BANAC) seeks a Medical Social Worker to provide person-centred social work services for Indigenous clients with complex needs. You will assess, intervene therapeutically, and plan discharge in collaboration with an interprofessional team, bridging primary care and community health services.

You will work within an Indigenous-governed organization committed to cultural safety, self-determination, and ongoing reflexive practice, with hybrid work and strong

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or equivalent combination of experience.
• Member in good standing of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Experience collaborating with Indigenous communities and cross-cultural, trauma-informed care.
• Knowledge of Indigenous history, culture and community.
• Experience in an interprofessional primary care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and systems theory.
• Knowledge of the Health Care Delivery System.
• Knowledge of Ontario Works, Public Hospital and Mental Health Acts.
• Experience with trauma recovery, chronic conditions, addictions, grief and loss.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred Social Work services to Indigenous clients with complex health needs and families.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional clinical team to develop tailored psychosocial support plans.
• Bridge services between primary care clinics, CWS, and community health providers.
• Offer assessment, therapeutic intervention, and discharge planning for transitions in care.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Cross-cultural work

Interprofessional collaboration

Indigenous knowledge

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or equivalent

Registration with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Job description

Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle (BANAC) seeks a Medical Social Worker to provide person-centred social work services for Indigenous clients with complex needs. You will assess, intervene therapeutically, and plan discharge in collaboration with an interprofessional team, bridging primary care and community health services.

You will work within an Indigenous-governed organization committed to cultural safety, self-determination, and ongoing reflexive practice, with hybrid work and strong