Indefinite full-time position, with a 6-month probationary period.
With minimal direction, with respect to business objectives and company philosophy, provides strong management to assigned staff using advanced technical skills with tactical leadership skills. Contributes to the solution of complex technical problems, with senior level skill.
This position is responsible for directing the daily operations of clinical team members, including providing clinical direction and consultation for cases of assigned staff. Supervises trains and monitors performance of clinical team. Provides clinical back-up on complex situations and cases. Consults with client representatives, proposes delivery options and ensures efficient delivery of services. Reviews all court reports, ensures timely submission and prepares staff to testify in court. Ensures court directives are adhered to by organization. Prepares reports as required.
The Clinical Supervisor makes business decisions/exercises judgment within policies & contributes to the solution of complex technical problems. Alters approach or recommends broader procedural changes to improve effectiveness of group. Decisions may affect effectiveness of a program, service and its people.
Coordinate the delivery of clinical services.
➢ Receive and assign cases to supervisees as determined at the Status meeting and according to workload.
➢ Provide case relevant information to the workers in regard to services, organizations and groups.
➢ Ensure the provision of services to those individuals and families in need of assistance in the areas of:
- Youth Protection.
- Youth Criminal Justice Act.
- Any other cases as deemed necessary by Intake Status meetings.
➢ Exercise delegated authority in the areas of Youth Protection and Youth Criminal Justice Act, when assigned.
➢ Participate in the development of new and revised procedures in delivery of client services.
➢ Identify training needs, deliver training when available, and provide sharing of knowledge or skills to staff.
➢ Acquire & review material relevant to cases e.g. current methods, trends & needs of staff
➢ To assist the Manager of Child and Youth Wellness to develop, implement and evaluate program activities.
➢ Provide clinical supervision, as needed, for after-hour services and crisis situations.
Provide supervision to Intervention Team.
➢ Provides leadership and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. This includes recruiting appropriate staff, addressing complaints, resolving problems; training employees, directing specific work, appraising performance and recommending terminating employees, when necessary.
➢ Establishes regular staff meetings to support plans, communications, tracking of work and team building.
Provides clinical supervision.
➢ Discusses and review service plans, service goals and/or objectives with
workers and determines with staff or Team Leader/Clinical Supervisors,
the proper action to take on cases.
➢ Ensures the progression & supervision of all cases.
➢ Provide clinical direction and assistance to Case Managers/Team Leaders/Clinical Supervisors if requested.
➢ Observes and note patterns and themes in service delivery and articulates these to Team Leaders/Clinical Supervisors and managers.
➢ Provides clinical direction and assistance to Prevention & Support activities of KSCS.
➢ Reviews all Court Reports, ensures they are submitted to the court in a timely manner and prepares staff members to testify in Court.
Support the Multi-Disciplinary Team Model Approach
➢ Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings, such as case reviews, case conferences, Placement and Review Meetings, planning sessions and any other team meeting as appropriate.
➢ Ensures case reviews are conducted with appropriate case manager.
➢ Ensures multi-disciplinary team approach is followed when developing service plans with workers for his/her clients, to ensure sharing of information, joint intervention planning, where appropriate and gaining input.
➢ Ensures court reports and other appropriate documentation includes all appropriate disciplines.
➢ Acts as a consultant by providing information and technical expertise as required.
Perform Administrative responsibilities
➢ Reviews the records of files, assigns authorities, closes files, and provides information within the Case Management Recording System.
➢ Approves Record of Approval, training requests, expenses, vacation requests, and timesheets.
➢ Assists in developing an action plan & supports the logistics of emergency interventions.
➢ Reviews all minutes from Status meetings, case reviews, case conferences and service planning meetings and ensures follow up.
➢ Participates in regular supervisory session with the Manager of Child and Youth Wellness
Performs any other job related duties as may be required by the immediate Supervisor.
➢ Must be an active member of the Professional Order of Social Workers or
the Acquired Rights List with three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a
supervisor.
➢ Familiar with customs, traditions and social issues of Kahnawake Community.
➢ Thorough knowledge of substance abuse, cause and effects, evidence based models of treatment, intervention and his/her application to diverse populations.
➢ Experience in working with intergenerational trauma.
➢ Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask.
➢ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
➢ Strong writing and editing skills.
➢ Experience in supervising employees.
➢ Ability and skill set to work with staff who deals with children, adolescents, adults, elderly and couples.
➢ Ability to deal with confrontation and interpersonal conflict.
➢ Ability to observe and note patterns and themes in service delivery and clearly articulate these to Team Leaders & managers.
➢ Ability to use computer programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, Database, etc.)
➢ Teaching skills.
➢ Ability to draft memos, letters and use of spreadsheets for budgets.
➢ Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is a requirement.
➢ Ability to travel due to court appearances, etc.
➢ Ability to deal with high stress.
➢ Ability to work varied hours depending on demands of the position including flexible hours, evenings and/or weekends.
Assets
➢ Knowledge of clinical procedures and practices.
➢ Knowledge of Kanien’keha and French.
Types of Schedule: Regular work week, moderate flex required.
Stress Factor: High.
Deadlines Numerous and tight.
Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services
PO BOX 1440
Kahnawake, Quebec
J0L1B0
humanresources@kscskahnawake.ca
