social worker

Moksha Canada Foundation; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Vaughan seeks a dedicated social worker to evaluate and enhance social programs, provide counseling, and support diverse communities. The role involves direct client interaction, program planning, and collaboration with various agencies to ensure effective service delivery. Candidates must hold relevant provincial certifications and have experience in social work, particularly with newcomers and visible minorities.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in social work.
• Provincial certification and membership required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate effectiveness of social programs and counseling outcomes.
• Provide counsel and therapy to clients.
• Plan assistance programs and refer clients to necessary services.

Skills

Counseling

Social Research

Public Education

Cultural Competency

Education

Provincial certificate of registration

Membership in a provincial association of social workers

Job description

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Tasks

• Evaluate the effectiveness of social programs
• Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups to assess their situations and problems to determine the types of services required
• Take authorized protective action when necessary
• Provide counsel and therapy to help clients resolve social and personal problems
• Plan assistance programs for clients
• Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, and other services
• Provide public education and consultation regarding counseling services, issues, and methods
• Conduct social research
• Write research papers, educational texts, and articles
• Apply for social program funding
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops, or symposia
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling and patient outcomes

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Provincial certificate of registration
• Membership in a provincial association of social workers

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Manage large caseloads

Support for Newcomers and Refugees

• Participate in government or community programs supporting newcomers and/or refugees
• Recruit newcomers and/or refugees displaced by conflicts or natural disasters (e.g., Ukraine, Afghanistan)

Support for Youths

• Provide awareness training to employees to foster a welcoming environment for youth
• Develop and maintain relationships with indigenous communities, businesses, and organizations
• Provide cultural competency and awareness training to all employees to create an inclusive environment for Indigenous workers

Support for Visible Minorities

• Implement hiring policies that discourage discrimination against visible minorities (e.g., anonymized hiring processes)