youth services worker

Reinventive Youth Care (RIYC); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider in Ottawa is seeking a social worker to supervise client activities in group homes, conduct assessments, and implement life skills workshops. The position requires 1 to 2 years of social work experience and includes responsibilities like crisis intervention and liaising with health care providers. Applicants must pass a criminal record check.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in social work.
• Proficiency in administrative and office activities.
• Criminal record check and vulnerable sector check required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports and case histories.
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes.
• Liaise with health care providers involved with clients.

Skills

Conduct individual and group counselling sessions

Crisis intervention

Behaviour management

Conduct psychosocial assessments

Administrative tasks

Education

College / CEGEP in Social work

Job description

Education

• College / CEGEP
• Social work, general
• Social work, other

Work setting

• Group home

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Perform administrative tasks
• Conduct social research
• Implement life skills workshops
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
• Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
• Maintain progress and other reports
• Conduct psychosocial assessments

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 hours per week