School of Social Work Job Listings

May 14, 2013
Job Opportunity in China
School Social Worker

Position Summary: Reporting to the Director, Personal Development Centre at a Sino-Canada high school, the School Social Worker is responsible for program development and implementation, providing mental health education to parents, staff and students using various methods, including teaching classes, and engaging in large scale awareness activities. In addition, the job includes providing counselling to students on all mental health issues, career planning and supervising peer counsellors. Full participation in school functions and activities is required for community recognition and relationship building.

Responsibilities:

• Research, develop and implement new and ongoing programs
• Participate in existing programs, groups and clubs through planning clubs activities, developing psycho-educational materials and educating the school community on mental health issues
• Complete assessments and provide crisis intervention and supportive counselling to students regarding a variety of issues
• Assist in planning and implementing school-wide awareness initiatives
• Complete all documentation in timely manner
• Assume other duties as required

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Knowledge of counselling theories and models, crisis intervention, social problems, sociological issues, and psycho-social assessment
• Planning and project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to teach classes about various mental health topics
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks
• Engage in ongoing self-reflective practice
• Works well as a member of a team

Mandatory Requirements:

• A BSW or equivalent
• Experience working with youth
• Attentive to the needs of others
• Flexible

Preferred Requirements:

• Recently obtained MSW
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Mandarin

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance
• Compensation for flexible hours
• Professional trainings/conferences

To apply please contact:
Amy Rankin, MSW
Director of Personal Development
Shenzhen Concord College of Sino-Canada
amorankin@hotmail.com

April 30, 2013
Therapist/ Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LCSW needed to provide individual and/or group counseling to individuals with developmental disabilities and/or psychiatric disorders. Positions available in Palm Beach and Broward counties. Flexible schedule and competitive salary. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and other special needs preferred. Please email resume to info@exceptionalservices.net

April 18, 2013
Director of Social Service (Full-Time): Skilled Nursing Facility

Location: Tamarac Rehabilitation & Health Center
Requirement: Bachelors in Social Work, Bachelors Degree in Human Services Field, or Masters in Social Work

Description:
Assumes administrative authority and accountability for the provision of medically related social service that assist the residents to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psycho social well-being. Services provided meet professional standards of social work practice, consistent with state and federal laws and regulations. Guides facility staff in matters of resident advocacy, protection and promotion of residents' rights. Provides information about community resources for legal, financial, mortuary and other services. Intervenes on behalf of resident, as needed. Assists with applications for benefits and procurement of services, clothing, personal care items from community sources outside the facility. Examples includes, but are not limited to dental/denture care, podiatric care, eye care, hearing services, assistive devices and equipment, and transportation services. Also, provides case management services, including assessments, developing care plans, referrals, discharge planning, and assists with LTC or ALF placement.

How to Apply:
Please email resume to: employment@tamaracrehab.com