Social Worker, Division of Child and Youth Protection and Outpatient Mental Health Department– [...]

Compensation Pay Range: $46.69-$57.74

Job Description:

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POSITION SUMMARY

Consistent with the inter-professional setting and the mission, vision, and strategic directions of CHEO, the Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments and therapeutic intervention to children and youth who present to CHEO following a sexual assault and provide counselling and support as well as other forms of child maltreatment. The social worker will use trauma-informed support to parents and caregivers of children who have experienced a sexual assault and will intervene with children and youth based on trauma-focused approaches. Social Work services are provided to patients and their families to address social and emotional stressors, crisis intervention and liaise with community-based agencies and services. The Social Worker will provide support at an individual, family, and group level and will advocate on behalf of patients and families with regards to community services/resources and financial needs.

The Social Worker will be a member of the CHEO Discipline of Social Work and will participate in Social Work activities (coverage, mentorship, supervision, committees, etc.) as appropriate.

PRIMARY DUTIES

1. The social worker provides specialized psychosocial assessment knowledge and skills, including short-term counselling support to children, youth, and families where abuse or neglect is suspected or evident.
2. Provide trauma-focused interventions with parents and families.
3. Social Worker will play a key role in the development and implementation of family interventions and support.
4. Facilitate psycho-educational and/or support for families, as requested.
5. Participate in interdisciplinary team/committee meetings, as appropriate.
6. Assist families with advocacy and co-ordination of community resources.
7. Liaise with appropriate local and regional Sexual Assault Networks as one of the key members of the CHEO Team.
8. Other duties as designated by the Clinical Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
2. M.S.W. graduate from an accredited university program in Social Work (Preferred)
3. B.S.W. graduate will be considered if other qualifications met (Essential)
4. Membership in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (Essential)
5. Experience within children/youth mental health or pediatric healthcare setting (Preferred)
6. Demonstrated expertise and knowledge about children and youth presenting with acute and complex mental health issues. (Essential)
7. Knowledge and skill in using evidence-based interventions and modalities for treating sexual assault related trauma, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention, Trauma Focused approaches to care. (Preferred)
8. Demonstrated ability to integrate the following approaches into practice: Strength-Based Perspective, Family System’s Theory, Crisis Intervention, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy & Grief & Bereavement (Preferred)
9. Knowledge of community resources (Essential)
10. Well-developed counseling skills in individual, family and group therapy. (Essential)
11. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. (Essential)
12. Experience working with an interdisciplinary team. (Preferred)
13. Bilingual (French and English) (Preferred)

Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). This position will be based out of Ottawa. The location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening. Pre-screening might include testing.

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

CHEO is committed to providing a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Consistent with that commitment, all applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to receive their COVID-19 booster shots when eligible to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Upon hiring, presentation of government issued documentation confirming full vaccination must be provided, or presentation of supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.