Community Clinic Coordinator - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Position DetailsPosition InformationPosition Title Community Clinic CoordinatorDepartment/Unit Social WorkLocation Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaPosting Number S38-23Employee Group DPMGPosition Type TermDuration of Contract (if applicable) Three YearsEmployment Type Full TimeFull-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0Salary $55,034 - $73,625 per annumClassification ADM-05Provisional StatementThis is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months.About Dalhousie UniversityDalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.Job SummaryThe Dalhousie School of Social Work Community Clinic is an inter-professional social justice oriented service located on Fenwick Street in Halifax. It is both a case management platform for marginalized populations and a student practice learning environment for the faculty of Health and beyond. Reporting to the Clinic Co-Directors, the Clinic Coordinator is responsible for day-to-day operations of the Clinic. They provide holistic and comprehensive case management services to all clients that could include intake assessment, goal setting, case plan development, case conferencing, brokering, system navigation, outreach, advocacy, crisis intervention, supportive counselling and referrals to outside agencies. The Clinic Coordinator also supports student field placement activities, educational, social change-oriented work, community outreach projects and fundraising.Key Responsibilities

• Connect individual clients and families with community services and follow-up on the progress. Provide community-based services using a harm-reduction and low-barriers approach to social work practice.
• Ensure proper development, processing, and filing of all necessary documentation of their caseload and oversight with student caseloads.
• Participate in community development projects through the clinic such as: collective and systemic advocacy, community linkages, professional presentations, program development, budgeting, and grant/ fund seeking.
• As the Clinic also acts as a student learning opportunity for social work students as well as other health profession students, the Clinic Coordinator will participate in the supervision and evaluation of student placements. The role also involves coordination and scheduling of collaborative case studies among the various student groups and preceptors.
• Oversee daily functioning and administration of the Clinic.
• Oversee staff at Clinic.

NoteDue to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.Required Qualifications

• Master of Social Work Degree from an accredited School of Social Work and Registered Social Worker (RSW) licensure from Nova Scotia College of Social Work (NSCSW).
• Knowledge of the organizational structures, policies and procedures of the Social Services and health delivery systems and community organizations in Canada.
• Experience with staff and/or student supervision and administrative/managerial experience.
• Ability to work with people delivering human services at all organizational levels from direct service to senior administration in government, non-government and community based organizations, which reflect the diversity of Canadian society.
• Understanding of the broad spectrum of social work practice from individual and community practice, policy, social action and research.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite applications.

AssetsJob CompetenciesThe successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

• Integrity
• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication

Additional InformationDalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.Application ConsiderationApplications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.Diversity StatementDalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.Posting Detail InformationNumber of Vacancies 1Open Date 02/07/2023Close Date 03/08/2023Open Until Filled NoSpecial Instructions to ApplicantQuick Apply

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