Job Description

Job Title: Social Worker

Posting Date: February 25, 2025

The John Howard Society of London and District (the Society) is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to promote effective, just and humane responses to crime and its causes. The Society has been providing a broad range of evidence-based and outcome-driven community services in London and District for over 75 years. Our organization has a strong history of helping individuals and families who are at risk of, or who have come into conflict with the criminal justice system.

Job Summary:

This is a full-time position; 35 hours per week commencing as soon as possible. This position will be responsible for intakes, counselling services, and groups facilitation.

Qualifications:

A degree in social work or equivalent

Experience in counselling and crisis intervention

Knowledge of community resources

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Self-motivated individual with strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Proven ability to work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds

Project a positive, friendly and professional attitude

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Excellent computer skills in MS Office including PowerPoint, Word and Excel

Constant ability to learn and to respond constructively to change and stressful situations

Ability to work irregular hours in the evenings when required

Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle

Bilingual skills in French language an asset

Criminal record/vulnerable sector check is required

Responsibilities:

Provide intake, advocacy and ongoing counselling to John Howard Society clients Provide crisis intervention, case management and follow-up to clients as needed Receive referrals of clients for individual and group counselling Maintain case recordings of all contacts made with clients and other agencies on clients' behalf Provide risk-need assessments and develop intervention plans Select interventions that are sensitive to diverse ethnic, racial, cultural and financial backgrounds Provide information on community resources to clients Facilitate and deliver weekly support or psychoeducational groups (training will be provided) Participate in a supported housing program to assist individuals to find proper accommodations Advocate on behalf of John Howard Society clients to access resources and services
Prepare and complete weekly and monthly statistical reports, work plans, and any other reports required

Assist clients with completion of record suspension applications and travel waivers (training will be provided)

Provide information for client database in a timely manner

Participate in supervision and staff meetings as required

Send a resume to the attention of:

Taghrid Hussain (her, she)

,

Executive Director

At: thussain@jhslondon.on.ca

Please put in subject line:

Social Worker

Please Note: The John Howard Society of London and District is an equal opportunity employer. We are particularly interested in encouraging qualified applicants from all communities that reflect the diversity of the individuals and families we serve. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who apply and advise that we will be responding only to those selected for an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Vision care
Work Location: In person