Responsibilities
- Provide clients with basic financial literacy and budgeting supports through poverty reduction methodologies.
- Formulate and develop client-centered service plans including crisis interventions, internal agency responses and referrals.
- Provide individual counselling to client(s) using a range of appropriate techniques, including psycho-social assessments of individuals living with complex mental health concerns and poverty.
- Work within the poverty reduction program to support vulnerable clients by completing assessments and setting goals for client’s financial abilities.
- Deliver empowerment, advocacy, and problem-solving supports to help clients navigate complex financial systems.
- Facilitate coordination of services, including information, advocacy, and referral to internal and external resources.
- Liaise with professional and community staff to provide support services in line with the case management plan.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years related clinical experience.
- Poverty reduction service delivery knowledge and experience.
- Clinical case-management and financial literacy knowledge.
- Member of OCSWSSW in good standing.
- Good judgement, initiative, and resourcefulness are required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comprehension of French or another language reflecting the local community will be considered an asset.
Skills
- Financial literacy
- Budgeting
- Poverty reduction methodologies
- Client-centered service plans
- Crisis interventions
- Individual counselling
- Psycho-social assessments
- Mental health
- Empowerment
- Advocacy
- Problem solving
- Financial systems navigation
- Service coordination
- Case management
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
Experience Level
- Minimum 3 years related clinical experience
Education Level
- MSW or BSW or equivalent related degree
About the Company
- Jewish Family and Child Service is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity
- Accommodations during all phases of the hire process will be made wherever possible. Please advise us if any accommodations are required.
