Description:
The John Howard Society of London and District is seeking a Social Worker to join their team. The organization aims to promote effective, just, and humane responses to crime and its causes. The successful candidate will be responsible for intakes, counselling services, and group facilitation.
Qualifications:
A degree in social work or equivalent
Experience in counselling and crisis intervention
Knowledge of community resources
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated individual with strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds
Project a positive, friendly, and professional attitude
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent computer skills in MS Office including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Constant ability to learn and respond constructively to change and stressful situations
Bilingual skills in French language an asset
Criminal record/vulnerable sector check is required
Responsibilities:
Provide intake, advocacy, and ongoing counselling to clients
Provide crisis intervention, case management, and follow-up to clients
Maintain case recordings of all client contacts
Provide risk-need assessments and develop intervention plans
Select interventions sensitive to diverse backgrounds
Facilitate weekly support or psychoeducational groups
Participate in a supported housing program
Advocate for clients to access resources and services
Prepare and complete statistical reports
Provide information for client database
Participate in supervision and staff meetings
If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this position, please send your resume to Taghrid Hussain, Executive Director, at [email protected] with the subject line "Social Worker." The John Howard Society of London and District is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds. Accommodations for disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request. The pay for this position ranges from $24.72 to $27.47 per hour with benefits including dental care, extended health care, on-site parking, and vision care. The work location is in person.
