Youth Program Social Worker position

PCPI is a not-for-profit organization that provides career development and employment related services to a diverse population to reach their full potential. The organization is also the proud creator and presenter of the IEP Conference, a unique forum for internationally educated professionals. Our organization’s success in delivering quality service is based on a business-like approach, supported by knowledgeable caring staff, user-friendly resources, and innovative programming. 

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Social Worker who shares our passion for delivering excellent quality client-centered services for diverse client groups. The selected Social Worker will work as part of the Youth Program team that provides human skills training and quality work opportunity for young adult participants.  

The position of Social Worker (SW) is accountable for assessing and providing psychosocial support to youth and unemployed individuals who need additional help managing social and mental health, challenges and who need short-term interventions to help them get back on track in managing life stabilization, employment and job retention. The SW will work with clients using a variety of therapy methods that are short-term (e.g., crisis counselling, brief solution-focused counselling and or referral to appropriate support) to promote crisis stabilization and coping mechanism to function at an optimal level. 

The Social Worker will work collaboratively with our managers across the organization and act as a resource expert to the teams.

Working as part of our team, the SW will promote the organization and ensure that services are in accordance with PCPI projects’ service delivery funding agreements. 

Specific responsibilities include, but not limited to: 

• Develop and facilitate a series of workshops including mental health and social wellbeing, work life balance and coping mechanisms.
• Complete a psycho-social assessment and provide therapies using a variety of psychotherapeutic modalities that are short term non- judgemental and supportive, to promote crisis stabilization aimed at returning to an optimum level of functioning.
• Liaise with government, community agencies serving youth and unemployed individuals, to bridge services that will address the needs of this demographic. 
• Evaluate participants’ progress and provide ongoing support through case management.
• Assist with evaluating the delivery of the program and make recommendations for addressing gaps and or improvements.
• Coordinate interactive group online and in-person activities, that include opportunities for leadership development, civic engagement, intergenerational understanding, cultural acknowledgement and celebrations, and orientation/information sessions to help youth develop social skills and stay connected with their environment.
•  Provide referral to educational institutions, recreational and/or, volunteer programs and to Job development once youth are functioning at their optimal level.
• Work with team members to develop strategies for connecting participants experiencing mental health and social challenges, with the appropriate service for ongoing support.
• Identify new sources for referral to the program and as needed, conduct follow-ups to establish rapport and assess their needs.
• Remain current about community services, Government program guidelines, and funding regulations.
• Develop and present seminars to promote the organization services, address mental health strategies for job seekers, and provide tips for coping with stress etc. 
• Work as part of the team to develop a communication plan to share information/resources with teams across the organization. 
• Develop a network of mentors to provide mentoring support for participants during and after employment/placement.
• Maintain accurate and timely casefiles’ documentation using internal systems (e.g., electronic case files, and CRM database,) and monitor participants’ progress through follow-ups at specified intervals.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative participants surveys and exit interviews to obtain satisfaction feedback and to measure impact/outcome.
• Other general duties as required.

Summary of requirements and qualification

• MSW obtained from an accredited School of Social Work. 
• Minimum of one year’s experience working with youth and unemployed individuals in a NPO environment.
• Recent experience working with youth-serving organization is an asset.
• Experience using individual and or group therapy skills (e.g., Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy) is an asset. 
• Demonstrated skills in crisis intervention, individual and brief solution focused psychotherapy
• Knowledge and experience with different models of assessment and treatment for youth experiencing mental health challenges, etc. 
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast pace and evolving environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act. 
• Ability to respond quickly and decisively to crisis situations.
• Demonstrated diverse cultural awareness and sensitivity. 
• Experience working with diverse client groups.
• Knowledge of a second language is an asset. 
• Experience developing and delivering workshops and seminars.
• Possess organizational planning and time management skills. 
• Possess excellent communication skills - oral and written.
• Knowledge of community resources is essential. 
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Strong work ethics that complement the organization’s business standards. 
• Working knowledge using Microsoft office 365 environment, with working knowledge of Excel spreadsheet and PowerPoint. 

If this sounds like an opportunity for you to apply your education, skills, and experience to this position and to an organization that is progressive, then we want to hear from you.

PCPI offers a competitive benefits package.

Please submit your interest in a cover letter and resume to: dacuycuy@careerplan.net.  All responses to this job posting must be submitted by email, no telephone enquiries please.

In keeping with our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we encourage qualified applicants from all races, ethnicities, religions, and sexual orientations. 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those whose education, skills and experience match with the required qualification and requirements will be invited for an interview.

Please note: Police reference check is required prior to hiring.