The Community Living Service Delivery branch of the Ministry of Social Services works with people with intellectual disabilities and helps them access a variety of community-based services. CLSD staff work to ensure that the physical, emotional, and social needs of people with intellectual disabilities are met and that they are able to live as independently as possible within their own communities.
To qualify for this rewarding position, a Bachelor of Social Work or a Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work and related experience is required. A valid driver's license is required as travel will be necessary.
In this role, you will:
-Manage a caseload of clients including assessment, individual program planning, counselling of individuals and/or families, referral, and follow-up to residential, day program, or other service systems, and crisis intervention;
-Monitor, review and perform case issue resolution of CBO's and approved private-service homes, as well as consult and educate the community at large;
-Apply appropriate social work methods in the implementation of divisional programs in the region with the primary goal of restoring, maintaining, and enhancing the community inclusion of individuals with intellectual disabilities; and
-You will monitor the work of new social workers and practicum students as assigned.
The knowledge required for this position may be obtained through education. Education such as an undergraduate degree in Social Work, Indigenous Social Work and related experience.