Matrix is a full service staffing firm providing professional recruitment solutions for a wide variety of careers.  Every business needs someone to manage hiring, training, salaries, and employee relations. Whether you sell products or services, Matrix can help run your company's HR tasks.  

We offer a range of services, all designed to help your company reach its potential. Whether you are looking for a small tweak or complete overhaul, we have you covered. Our services are available a la carte so you can get precisely what you need.

We are seeking a Development Services Worker for our Mississauga location.

You will be responsible for providing psychosocial counseling and intervention services to patients. The social worker advocates for the patient and family, and assists in outpatient continuity of care.

Responsibilities:

• Completes a thorough psychosocial assessment for new patients.
• Utilizes critical thinking to identify and screen high risk social cases.
• Provides pre-treatment planning, psychosocial counseling/interventions, health education, financial counseling, referrals, and discharge/transition planning.
• Collaborates with team, other ancillary departments, case management staff, and social service agency providers to develop a care plan.
• Provides resources, including education materials, to patients and families in the areas of financial assistance, transportation, scheduling, and community resources to support the care plan.
• Supports department initiatives (attends case conferences, participates in quality improvement).
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of community resources and counseling/social work practices with high risk populations.
• Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
• Must be able to adhere to all client related policies and procedures including confidentiality.
• Developmental Support Worker Diploma
• Previous and related experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.

Experience:

• Experience working with developmental delays: 2 years (required)

​​​​​​​Licence/Certification:

• Safe Management Training Cert: 1 year (required)
• Licensed Registered Nurse or Social Worker
• Non Violence Crisis Management Certificate
• Current CPR /First Aid Certificat (required)
• Professional Liability Insurance (preferred)
• Must have a valid driver’s license

View all our job listings and find your perfect fit today at http://www.matrixstaffingsolution.com

All information will be kept confidential according to privacy guidelines.

Matrix is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit and hire the most qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status. We value diversity in our workforce and in our community and are committed to providing equal opportunities in services, access to services and employment opportunities. Our employees and applicants have equal opportunity for employment, training, and promotion and we welcome all applicants to apply. 

COVID-19 considerations:
* All persons are required to wear a mask, common surfaces are sanitized regularly *