Intake Social Worker - 1 Year Contract

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and facilitate the transition of individuals and families into Reena’s system of services.
• Provides initial service options and recommends appropriate program fit.
• Coordinate and lead 3-month follow-up meetings., Provide psychosocial and psychological assessments to support individualized planning.
• Develop care plans and coordinated service strategies tailored to each individual’s needs.
• Deliver clinical and supportive counselling using a range of evidence-based modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy).
• Provide ongoing case management, system navigation, and short-term/long-term planning.
• Collaborate with families, support staff, managers, supervisors, and clinicians to address complex care needs.
• Link individuals to internal and external services and support appropriate referrals.
• Act as a clinical resource for staff, managers, supervisors, and leadership, offering consultation and case direction.
• Represent Reena in external forums, including municipal, regional, and provincial sector-wide committees.
• Actively contribute to the planning and development of residential, community, and inclusion programs.
• Handle DSO assessments on DSCIS and warm transfer requests from Ontario Health Teams.

• Liaise with DSO, Access Point, and other external bodies for intake coordination, vacancy management, and system-level access to care.
• Declare Resources and manage service vacancies in alignment with Reena's internal Residential/Day planning committee and DSO protocols.
• Participate in and lead internal and external committees as a representative of Reena.
• Maintain awareness of legislative changes, policy updates, and system-level trends (e.g., MCCSS, OHT, MOH-LTC).
• Monitor caseloads and document progress, outcomes, and follow-ups in accordance with organizational and Ministry guidelines.
• Develop and manage service contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Assist in preparing documentation for funding requests and business cases.
• Provide input to Learning and Development on training content, and deliver courses based on clinical expertise and sector developments.
• Maintain current and accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Attend team, clinical, and planning meetings; contribute to strategic planning discussions.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to BSW and MSW student placements.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise