Social Worker - Vacant Position

Social Worker – Vacant Position
Full-Time
Location:  Baawaating Family Health Team
Salary Range:  $57,795 - $71,081

Who you are? You are highly motivated in sharing your interest in the Health Field enabling you to work in a team environment. Acknowledging the Seven Grandfather Teachings in your work to build relationships. In addition, you have the ability to draw on your own knowledge and life skills to support and maintain efficient operational functions with a positive outlook. 

Who we are? We are a leader in First Nation Health. Our foundation is Indigenous Health in Indigenous Hands. We provide accessible, quality, culturally safe and holistic health care that supports and enhances the wellness of individuals, families, and communities. We work with our 11 First Nation community partners in the provision of primary health care, traditional healing, mental wellness and addictions, home and community support services and health promotion services. We have recently been approved as the first Indigenous led Ontario Health Team by the Ministry of Health. 

The opportunity: Under the direction of the Program Manager of Baawaating Family Health Team (BFHT), the Social Worker will play an integral role in the care of the patients of the Baawaating Family Health Team. The Social Worker will assist the BFHT in achieving its vision and mission. The role of the Social Worker requires a thorough knowledge of mental health issues in a primary care context and the ability to function effectively in a team environment with physicians, other interdisciplinary health professionals and administrative staff. This role also requires a high level of interpersonal skills to deal with patients and their families in a holistic and compassionate manner. The scope of this service is within an inter-disciplinary team to provide primary health care to clients and their families within a client-centered care model emphasizing health promotion and client education.

What you need to bring with you:

• Graduate degree in Social Work from a recognized university


• Minimum of three (3) years combined education and experience in the human service field


• Experience related to community based mental health and addictions preferred


• Member in good standing with corresponding College and proof of professional liability insurance


• Understanding of relevant provincial and local legislation and government policies, procedures, and practices pertaining to services provided by social workers


• Knowledge of therapeutic models of individual, group, and family counselling


• Expertise in brief treatment approaches and Cognitive Behavior Therapy an asset


• Knowledge of client centered philosophy, basic principles and practices of community service delivery and short-term treatment options


• Knowledge of community resources connected to the provision of mental health and addictions and related services


• Demonstrated good interpersonal and networking skills


• Ability to anticipate crisis and apply crisis theory


• Demonstrated skills in assessment, program planning, implementation and evaluation, health promotion and community development


• Knowledge of Indigenous and First Nation culture and traditional medicine


• Flexibility and ability to adapt positively to change


• Good computer skills


• Experience with EMR an asset


• Ability to work flexible hours


• Possess a valid Ontario Driver's License and a clear Driver's Abstract


• Provide a clear criminal reference check

Why work with us?

• Competitive salary based on experience


• Paid extended health benefits


• HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)


• Generous vacation package with five additional Indigenous statutory holidays


• Life-long learning is a priority, offering ten Professional Development days and $1200/annual budget


• Technology amenities provided (i.e., laptop, cellphone, electronic medical records system)


• All travel expenses covered


• Daytime hours of work 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday


• Relocation expenses are negotiable


• High staff satisfaction rated work environment, priority on provider and client experience


• Access to cultural and traditional teachings of the Ojibway people


• Three weeks holidays for the first year


• 15 days of Personal Leave

What to expect?  Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time-to-time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage, or cedar may occur.

Accommodations for the disabled will be available upon request.

An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector police records check. Hiring of Indigenous people will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code - Special Programs.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit a cover letter along with a current resume, certificates, diplomas, along with three current work-related references to the link in BambooHR. Please ensure that "Social Worker" appears in the subject line. Below is the link to apply directly to our organization.

Posting Deadline:  May 29, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Thank you to all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.