Job Description

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Please do not apply if you are NOT a registered social worker, and or in the process of obtaining your registration with the College of Social Work.

Roots & Wings Therapeutic Services is currently hiring for evening and weekend availability. Please do not apply if you do not have this availability.

Job Posting:

Roots and Wings Therapeutic Services (RWTS) is seeking dedicated and compassionate Registered Social Worker to join our team.

Roots and Wings Therapeutic Services provides wholistic, comprehensive supports to children, to strengthen the health and wellbeing of children and families we serve.

Position Description

Every child referred to Roots & Wings Therapeutic Services is matched with a Registered Social Worker who establishes a therapeutic alliance with the child and provides 1:1 community-based counselling sessions to support emotional processing, improve mental health and mood, build esteem, and enhance safety in the life of the child and family.

Registered Social Workers work towards child- wellness goals and connection to peers and community through in-house programming. Some of the programs offered are nature based, physical literacy, ceremony and land-based learning, social skills and child-led play groups, family events, cooking, volunteer opportunities and more.

Under the supervision of the Clinical Director and Lead Registered Social Worker, you will be responsible for providing direct 1:1 community-based services to children and/or youth, and their families. You will strive to foster healthy relationships with the children and families in order to assist them in achieving their identified goals and improve their quality of life. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

Responsibilities

Support youth by way of counselling, mentoring and coaching.

Provide intensive, wrap around support to indigenous children, youth and families.

Ensure children have an opportunity to be aware of and connected to their culture. Supervise and support children in community based and in-house programming.

Support children and families in accessing cultural activities and ceremonies through land-based therapies with the support of a Knowledge Keeper.

Offer opportunities for socialization, therapy-based groups and recreation by attending and leading groups for participants of similar age and interests.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, youth, team members , parents, and guardians.

Be a healthy role model and a source of guidance for healthy development.

Provide support and intervention with respect to child specific needs; such as, relationship building, role modelling, behavior management, conflict resolution, problem-solving, setting boundaries and expectations and coping skills.

Support youth in finding and participating in volunteer work.

Use nurturing and strength-based language to support positive self-identity.

Assist children and youth in building emotional intelligence through supporting and guiding behaviours with a nurturing approach.

Complete necessary documentation.

Qualifications

Must have a Bachelor of Social Work Degree with Registration with the College of Social Work Manitoba. Those that apply without will not be considered.

Must have basic skill level with Word, Excel, Numbers, PDF, etc.

Minimum 3 years experiencing working in a case management role.
Requirements:

Must have a current satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), and Prior Contact Check as conditions of employment.

Valid Drivers license and use of personal vehicle is a requirement for this position. A driver's abstract is also required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $40.00-$60.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Discounted or free food Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person