Full-Time Youth & Family Social Worker(Job #: 033 - 280525)
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Compensation: $36.37/hour plus paid vacation time off (3 weeks vacation, wellness and float days) and a comprehensive benefits package including RRSP matching after a waiting period of three months.
Location: Parkhill & London, ON (Able to work at both locations)
Schedule: 32-40 hrs/week; varied shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays
Apply by: Wednesday June 11, 2025, at 11:59p.m. - Submit a resume and cover letter to employment@humanacs.org indicating the job reference number in the subject line and/or cover letter. Submissions without job # might be missed.
Please be advised: A Class G (full) Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle is mandatory for this position
Summary of Roles & Responsibilities:
Work in live-in intensive treatment group care setting for people aged 12-18 experiencing complex mental health challenges; short-term assessment and stabilization program
Approximately 75% of time is spent as a front-line therapist working with youth in program and families providing individual and group therapy
Remaining focus of time is clinical consultation with the team regarding treatment planning, knowledge sharing, connecting all external Allied Health, and advocacy for youth and families
Provide consistent supervision to participants
Utilize a collaborative approach to work towards, providing participants with positive, prosocial community engagement, aimed to strengthen life skills and transition beyond the program and supports
Demonstrate commitment to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice
Qualifications:
MSW is preferred, BSW
Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Certification in trauma focused CBT, DBT-A, and Circle of Support Parenting
Demonstrated skills in clinical assessment, measures, and evaluation
Respectful, empathetic, and non-biased communication skills
Sound judgement and discernment in decision-making
Conflict resolution and crisis de-escalation and management skills
Experience establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationships with youth
Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications
Fluent speaking, writing and reading in English; multilingualism is considered an asset
Requirements:
Legally entitled to work in Canada
Valid Class G (full) Driver’s License with a 3-year Uncertified Driver Record; reliable vehicle
Satisfactory current (within the last 6 months) Police Vulnerable Sector Check
Physical Health assessment: verification of up-to-date immunizations, negative TB Skin test (within the last 6 months), COVID vaccination status (2 doses), and ability to meet the physical and psychological requirements of the position
Current Standard First Aid & CPR, Level C with AED training preferred
Humana Community Services is committed to ongoing efforts to fulfil our equity, diversity, and inclusion promise. Due to the nature of services provided and the vulnerable people we serve, Humana can only employ candidates who satisfactorily meet the requirements of any job vacancy within the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those chosen to move forward in the selection process will be contacted. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please email employment@humanacs.org