FunctionAbility Rehabilitation Services
FunctionAbility Rehabilitation Services has an immediate opening for a community-based role of Social Worker (TEER 1: 41300) within the Ottawa, ON region.
As a Social worker you will perform some or all of the following duties:
· Plan, coordinate, manage and implement support packages to help clients deal with difficulties and overcome dependencies who have experienced trauma, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord, and complex orthopedic injuries;
· Interview service users and assess their current condition, needs, strengths and weaknesses;
· Address each case as a unit and set tailored measurable goals;
· Give advice and therapy to help clients learn coping mechanisms for handling and resolving their personal and social issues;
· Monitor and evaluate clients’ progress and modify treatment plans accordingly;
· Offer information and counseling on the best course of action during sessions;
· You will connect clients with a variety of relevant community-based resources and services.
· Maintain accurate records and report on clients’ status;
· Attend case conferences and provide evidence in court (if required);
· Act as a key-worker and cooperate with multidisciplinary teams;
· Create or advise on social policy laws, carry out social research, and support community development;
· Refer clients to community services to help them in recovery;
· Evaluate the success of social services and counseling.
Qualifications:
· A bachelor's degree in social work is required in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
· Supervised practical experience is usually required.
· Successful completion of provincial written and oral examinations may be required.
· Registration with a provincial governing body is mandatory to practice as a social worker in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia.
· Use of the titles "Social Worker" and "Registered Social Worker" is regulated in all provinces.
· Membership in a provincial association of social workers is usually required.
Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time (30-40 hours/week)
Compensation: CAD $52.00/ hour
Reporting Location: 119 Ross Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 0N6, Canada
To apply e-mail your resume to: abilityfunction@gmail.com