Full-Time
Social Worker
Posted on Nov 18
Ontario Public Service
700 Christina Street North Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1P1
Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Organized
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Large caseload; Large workload; Tight deadlines
Security and Safety Criminal record check
Target Audience Adults
Work Setting Correctional facility
Specific Skills
Act as an advocate for client groups in the community; Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team working with a client group; Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services; Provide counsel and therapy to help clients resolve social and personal problems; Provide consultation services to government and other organizations; Plan programs of assistance for clients; Interview clients to assess their situation and determine the types of services required and eligibility; Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and social programs; Conduct social research
Experience Experience an asset
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Membership in a provincial association of social workers
Education Bachelor's degreeor equivalent experience
Languages English
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