Job Description

Date Posted: 03/03/2023
Req ID: 30022
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Social Work
Department: Faculty of Social Work
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00053683

Description:

About us:

The Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto is distinguished by its emphasis on the integration of research and practice in both the classroom and its practicum education. As the oldest school of social work in Canada, FIFSW has been on the cutting edge of education, policy, research and practice for more than 100 years.

Recognized as one of the leading social work research Faculties in the world, FIFSW is highly involved in promoting excellence in social work practice and policy development. Teaching in the Faculty is enriched by the internationally recognized research of faculty members which is designed to help governments, agencies and communities effectively address real world challenges.

Your opportunity:

RISE is an innovative, evidence-based, community-based elder mistreatment response program that supports older adults who are at risk of or experiencing different forms of abuse and neglect. Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator, the successful incumbent will be supervising caseworker staff and overseeing the day-to-day operations of RISE. The incumbent will also be responsible for developing and maintaining connections with other programs in the community involved in preventing and addressing the issue of elder mistreatment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Analyzing processes and recommending changes for more efficient coordination of operations
• Developing content for marketing and/or promotional materials
• Maintaining information on digital platforms and/or printed materials
• Ensuring that program policies and procedures are applied consistently and equitably
• Monitoring crisis response and intervention procedures to ensure adherence
• Directing a small group in a limited area, including responsibility for scheduling and/or workflow

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years experience working in a social services program or agency in a similar role.
• Experience overseeing day-to-day operations and workflow, including supervision of frontline practice staff.
• Experience working in a frontline position in a social services program or agency.
• Experience working with older adults or other groups affected by family violence.
• Experience developing and disseminating content over social media.
• Experience developing and implementing targeted outreach initiatives.
• Experience developing components of programs.
• Experience providing health assessments and treatments in accordance with professional standards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships with prospective community partners.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to proactively address challenges in day-to-day workflow and operations if they arise.
• Proactive and self-directed.
• Registered Social Worker or Registered Social Service Worker (RSW/RSSW).

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds using cultural safety and trauma informed perspectives.
• Experience advising on communications strategies to support goals and priorities.
• Experience identifying and revising business methods and/or tools that support workflow and objectives.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Adaptable
• Communicator
• Motivated self-learner
• Multi-tasker
• Proactive
• Problem solver
• Resourceful
• Self-directed

Closing Date: 03/16/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Grant - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 13 -- $76,284 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $97,556. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

Notes:

A part of the training (expense paid) will be held at a partner site in Maine, USA. Valid passport and ability to travel for this training for approximately 1 week in 2023.

The role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the .

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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