Social Worker

SOCIAL WORKER Full-time, 12 Month Contract

Mississauga Community Legal Services is a community legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario. We provide legal advice and representation to low-income residents of the City of Mississauga in various areas of law. We focus our work in the areas of housing and homelessness, immigration law, employment law, income security, violence and health, in conjunction with community development and organizing work to address systemic issues of social exclusion, displacement and poverty.

The clinic is seeking a Social Worker to fill a Full-time 12 Month Contract role.

The candidate will be responsible for client intake and brief case management services to address client’s intersecting legal and social issues, community outreach initiatives to increase access to justice in the community of Peel, and other internal and external projects and systemic change initiatives as applicable. The successful candidate will be an important part of a multidisciplinary team, providing brief case management support to clients going through the court/tribunal system. The role will provide brief supportive counselling, advocacy, and information and wrap-around support and deal with the legal process's impact in their client’s lives in a client-centred, trauma-informed, strengths based, and anti-oppressive manner.

MCLS is seeking and encouraging applications from Black and Indigenous individuals and individuals from diverse, racialized, and marginalized communities and backgrounds who are reflective of our diverse community.

Qualifications Include:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred, however, a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) coupled with exceptional experience, knowledge and skills will also be considered. Registration in good standing with OCSWSSW.
• 2+ years’ experience in field with anti-oppressive practice while serving clients.
• Experience working for a not-for-profit organization, preferably a Legal Clinic or providing direct client service for Mississauga or Peel residents is preferred.
• Working knowledge of poverty law and associated statutes and regulations, particularly as they relate to income maintenance, immigration and housing;
• Excellent oral and written advocacy skills;
• Commitment to social justice and broader poverty law issues;
• Ability to provide legal services to Franco-Ontarians is an asset;
• Ability to speak a second language is an asset;

The salary range is $75,573 - $90,316 commensurate with level of experience along with a comprehensive health and dental benefits, four weeks of vacation.

Applications can be email to xuan.nguyen-vi@mcls.clcj.ca. Applications will be accepted and interviews conducted on a rolling basis until this position is filled. We thank all applicants, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All resumes to be held in strictest confidence.

We are committed to full compliance with the Human Rights Code, the Accessibility For Ontarians With Disabilities Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and all other applicable legislation. We will provide accommodation during the hiring process upon request. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.