Supervisor, Child and Family Program Services; BSW​/MSW

Supervisor, Child and Family Program Services (BSW/MSW) - Permanent Full-Time (Education)

VHA Home Health Care (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.”

Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can't be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs.

Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.”

Base Salary: $53,000.00-$66,000.00 (commensurate with experience)

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join us as Supervisor for Child and Family Program Services.

Reporting to the Manager, Client Care & Operations – West, you will provide comprehensive mental health and case management for Mental Health Support for Families with Children Program funded by the Peel Connected Families:

Parenting Support program.

The Supervisor for Child and Family Program Services manages a caseload of 63 families. In this position, you will conduct initial home assessments, regular field visits to clients; revise and update client care plans; develop discharge plans; assess the performance of field staff; link clients to the appropriate community resources; respond to service inquiries and process referrals from potential clients and external sources;

conduct intake screening and assessments by phone or through on-site visits, develop individualized client care plans; provide information, referral services and system navigation support; assign, schedule and monitor a team of Child and Family Support Workers and volunteers and respond to inquiries regarding VHA programs and services.

The Supervisor will also participate in VHA services and quality initiatives and ensure all activities conducted within the policies, procedures and standards of confidentiality of VHA. #LI-CF1 #INVHACorp

• Receives inquiries for service and conducts initial visits with clients to determine eligibility and collaboratively establish care plan
• Schedules Child and Family Support Workers (CFSW) and supervises delivery of service to clients
• Matches, schedules and supervises CFSW volunteers
• Conducts Field Supervision on all clients receiving VHA services
• Provides team leadership including team problem solving for service plans, Child & Family Support Workers (CFSWs) scheduling, supervision and other operational needs, among other items
• Provides program support and administration, including documenting and inputting all client intakes, information relating to scheduling, client care plans, changes to service and all other documentation for Child and Family Support Workers (CFSW) among other items
• Supports service outreach and program promotion

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is required;
  Master of Social Work (MSW) is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years' direct experience working with families with children facing mental health challenges
• Registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) preferred
• Demonstrated experience in family and mental health counselling, including crisis intervention and supportive counselling
• Proven group facilitation skills, including…