ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Develops or assists with those of the organization to ensure efficient and safe operation of the unit.

 Plans and facilitates community outreach and education activities, as appropriate to the position; may serve as a liaison and representative to community organizations and schools.  Performs various administrative functions, such as monitoring budgets, preparing administrative and programmatic reports and correspondence; participates in a variety of research projects to develop service plans and propose changes to program policies and procedures.  Provides casework management of a specialized caseload; performs screening and assessment; prepares individualized studies for admission, placement, and /or discharge.

 Provides counseling, therapy, and /or psychotherapy to clients and families as appropriate to the position; prepares treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs; provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required.

 Coordinates and/or schedules medical treatment activities with medical staff; may participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

 Documents clients’ activities and progress; writes social and/or medical summaries.  Provides consulting services to other patient care professionals.

 Maintains current knowledge base on social work issues through conferences, educational requirements for licensure, and social work literature.

 Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

 You must have the ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports, have some knowledge of medical terminology.

 You must also be able to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress, lead and train staff and/or students, and contribute to research programs in area of expertise. 

 You have to have strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

 Baccalaureate or Masters degree in Social Work

 Current registration and in good standing with provincial College of Social Work  Three to five years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.  Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical/medical history  Required to submit to annual TB and Rubella screen

 Must provide record of Hepatitis vaccination or declination

 Willingness to comply by participation in any training BrightStar provides as required by provincial Occupational Health & Safety legislation to ensure employee safety

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

 Ability to write routine reports and required correspondence as required by BrightStar guidelines.

 Ability to respond professionally on behalf of BrightStar.

 Must be able to appropriately respond to and maintain confidential information at all times.

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS 

Requires the ability to prioritize and complete work on time, be detail-oriented, exhibit a service orientation to both staff and clients and be a professional team player with a positive attitude. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Must possess the ability to handle confidential information and act as the BrightStar spokesperson. Must also possess the ability to respond appropriately in an objective manner in all situations. Excellent listening skills are essential. Requires outstanding organizational skills, problem solving skills, thoroughness, adaptability to shifting priorities and multi-tasking. Requires exceptional interpersonal skills and exhibit a service orientation towards others. Must have the ability to demonstrate solid judgment and discretion. Must also demonstrate a sense of understanding and urgency for priorities. Will require the ability to appropriately troubleshoot and escalate where necessary, problems/issues to the appropriate individual.

TECHNICAL SKILLS 

Requires familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

 Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of this job, such as physical requirements including (but not limited to) climbing stairs, the ability to lift/transfer patients and drive.

 Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check and background check. 

 May be required to submit to annual TB and rubella screening. Ability to safely lift, and physically manipulate patients.

 Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office/home environment

 Moderate physical activity, occasional lifting up to 25lb, standing or walking for more than 4 hours per day

 Home environment involves possible exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following safety precautions and may include use of protective equipment.

Disclaimer: This job profile identifies the general duties and minimum level of skills required to perform this job. It is not intended to represent comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned.

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