FunctionAbility Rehabilitation Services FunctionAbility Rehabilitation Services has an immediate opening for a community-based role of Social Worker (TEER 1: 41300) within the Ottawa, ON region. As a Social worker you will perform some or all of the following duties: · Plan, coordinate, manage and implement support packages to help clients deal with difficulties and overcome dependencies who have experienced trauma, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord, and complex orthopedic injuries; · Interview service users and assess their current condition, needs, strengths and weaknesses; · Address each case as a unit and set tailored measurable goals; · Give advice and therapy to help clients learn coping mechanisms for handling and resolving their personal and social issues; · Monitor and evaluate clients' progress and modify treatment plans accordingly; · Offer information and counseling on the best course of action during sessions; · You will connect clients with a variety of relevant community-based resources and services. · Maintain accurate records and report on clients' status; · Attend case conferences and provide evidence in court (if required); · Act as a key-worker and cooperate with multidisciplinary teams; · Create or advise on social policy laws, carry out social research, and support community development; · Refer clients to community services to help them in recovery; · Evaluate the success of social services and counseling. Qualifications: · A bachelor's degree in social work is required in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. · Supervised practical experience is usually required. · Successful completion of provincial written and oral examinations may be required. · Registration with a provincial governing body is mandatory to practice as a social worker in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. · Use of the titles "Social Worker" and "Registered Social Worker" is regulated in all provinces. · Membership in a provincial association of social workers is usually required. Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time (30-40 hours/week) Compensation: CAD $52.00/ hour Reporting Location: 119 Ross Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 0N6, Canada To apply e-mail your resume to: abilityfunction@gmail.com