Social Services Specialist

7 days ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Kidsability Full time

Job Overview:

Kidsability is seeking a skilled Social Worker to enhance the social and emotional adaptations of clients through individual, family, and group interventions. The successful candidate will work in partnership with families and their community to provide assessment, intervention, consultation, counseling, and service coordination services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide social work services for children with disabilities and their families, including assessment, intervention, consultation, counseling, and service coordination.
  • Apply consultation and problem-solving skills to provide preventative, supportive, educational, and clinical counseling opportunities on an individual basis.
  • Maintain awareness of relevant community resources and factors impacting client development, and educate, consult, and counsel individuals, families, and agencies or professionals to enhance adaptation skills and functioning levels.
  • Support interdisciplinary team activities related to coordinating services to clients and families, and develop methods and resources for efficient information documentation responsibilities.
  • Maintain adherence to professional associations' codes of ethics and standards of practice.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • A master's degree in Social Work and registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
  • Strong analytical skills, organization, attention to detail, prioritization, and excellent follow-up abilities.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills, with high attention to detail and adherence to confidentiality standards.
  • A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle with public liability/property damage coverage.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications, including SharePoint and Teams.
  • Experience working with children and youth with developmental, physical, and communicative disorders, as well as alternate and augmentative communication needs.
  • Knowledge of the Ontario Autism Program and related services.
  • Ability to work independently and as an integral member of a team, demonstrating self-motivation and initiative.
  • Collaboration, consultation, and coaching skills with diverse groups.
  • Excellent time management, problem-solving, and caseload management skills.

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