Social Worker

Social Worker

Ongwanada has been a member of the community since 1948 and has been working in developmental services since 1967. A non-profit, accredited organization, Ongwanada, supports people with developmental disabilities, with a special focus on those with complex needs and their families so that they can lead full lives, effectively supported in their communities.

The organization offers a wide range of individualized services and community supports to hundreds of people with developmental disabilities and their families in Kingston and Eastern Ontario.

We are recruiting for a Social Worker. This is a full-time position.

The Social Worker will provide social work services to individuals with developmental disabilities affiliated with Ongwanada and their families.

Safety is a priority of Ongwanada. Staff are responsible for maintaining their competencies, promoting safety and are accountable for effective person-served care. Employees are expected to follow all safe working practices established by Ongwanada for the protection of the health and safety of all workers, persons-served and visitors and to identify and report actual or potentially unsafe situations.

Duties:    

• Conducts psychosocial assessment and case coordination
• Coordinating service planning and providing updates to community planning tables as required
• Collaborating with the inter professional team and community based service providers
• Navigating the service system on behalf of individuals and their families
• Leading team communications with individuals and their families regarding services
• Provide individual, group, family and couples therapy using the appropriate theoretical framework
• Other related duties as required

• Master of Social Work with five years direct clinical experience is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience would be considered
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• Experience conducting psychosocial assessment and providing individual and family therapy
• Understanding of case management principles, diagnostic criteria and clinical experience in assessment formulation and report writing
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, including those with a dual diagnosis
• Valid G driver's license with full driving privileges, insurance and access to a reliable vehicle
• Excellent knowledge of community resources
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Familiar with use of Microsoft Office
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job and attend work on a regular basis
• Bilingualism (French and English) an asset

Please submit a cover letter and current resume quoting file number OP-24-57.

Wage: Hourly start is $33.30 per hour, 6 months is $34.30 per hour and one year is $35.36 per hour. This is a new position.