School of Social Work Student Bulletin (3Rd Edition, February 10, 2017)

School of Social Work Student Bulletin (3rd Edition, February 10, 2017)

What’s New in this Edition…?

Notices from the School

 The First Peoples and Social Work Class Featured Guest Lecturer Cindy Blackstock

Notices of Events

 RCMP Awareness Session for teachers and social workers in schools: Sex trafficking in Montreal schools  Concordia Political Science Graduate Conference

Notices of Research

 Stavros S. Niarchos Foundation Fellowships for Excellence in Graduate Education  Bourse de recherche postdoctorale  Mitacs Globalink Mentors

Job/Volunteering Opportunities

 French Tutor Needed  Social Work and Security Services (Work Study Program)  A Great Volunteer Opportunity For Students in Social Work  KAHNAWAKE SHAKOTIIA'TAKEHNHAS COMMUNITY SERVICES - CASE WORKER, ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES  Course Lecturers, Summer 2017 Term, School Of Social Work  The Post B.A. Apprenticeship Program  Job posting Intervention Worker

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NOTICE FROM THE SCHOOL:

 THE FIRST PEOPLES AND SOCIAL WORK CLASS FEATURED GUEST LECTURER CINDY BLACKSTOCK

The First Peoples and Social Work class featured Guest Lecturer Cindy Blackstock, who provided an in-depth introduction into Canadian Aboriginal Child Welfare. She also focused on Have a Heart day and I am a Witness advocacy ecampaigns at the First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada. Social Work students have decided to participate in the Have a Heart Day and I encourage everyone to join. The class provided students with face to face access with a renowned leader in the field, and a staunch advocate for improvement. Thank you Cindy! Ben Geboe, Instructor

NOTICE OF EVENTS:

 RCMP AWARENESS SESSION FOR TEACHERS AND SOCIAL WORKERS IN SCHOOLS: SEX TRAFFICKING IN MONTREAL SCHOOLS

Sex Trafficking in Montreal Area Secondary Schools: Recognizing, Prevention and Information Support session for Educators, School Social Workers & Counsellors

Sex trafficking has increased sharply in Canada since 2009. 93% of people who are recruited for trafficking are girls and young women. The average age of contact is 15, though it is not uncommon for a youth of 12-13 to be approached by traffickers. Increasingly, the perpetrators are also young – with the average age of recruiters who exploit vulnerabilities in this group being between the ages of 18-24. Secondary teachers in the Montreal area have been reporting troubling episodes of their students being recruited for sex work, but are often unsure how to recognize when their students are vulnerable, what resources are available to support their students, and how to intervene. Please join us for an information and awareness raising session designed for educators, school administrators and those involved in the psychosocial care of students, delivered by:

Montreal RCMP Human Trafficking Awareness Coordinator Melina Larizza Monday February 13th, 5:30 -7:30 pm Jack Cram Auditorium (room 129) Faculty of Education, McGill University

All are welcome to attend Limited seating (75). Contact: Dr. Lisa Trimble at [email protected]

 CONCORDIA POLITICAL SCIENCE GRADUATE CONFERENCE

Concordia University’s Political Science Graduate Students’ Association and the Department of Political Science invite graduate students to submit paper proposals for our 6th annual Graduate Student Conference.

A light breakfast, lunch and snacks will be served during the day.

The conference welcomes papers on a variety of topics which can include (but is not limited to):

- Aboriginal policy - Human rights and security - Immigration - Multiculturalism and integration - Bilingualism and/or language policy - LGBTQ2IA rights - Foreign affairs and diplomacy - International aid - Eco-politics

The Conference will be held at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, on April 11th 2017. Abstracts should be sent to [email protected] before February 17th. Abstracts should be attached in a single PDF document and must include:

 The full name, field and level of study, and email of the participant  Institutional affiliation, including current status in graduate program  Title of the proposed paper 2

 An abstract between 200 to 250 words

Each presentation will last 10 minutes. Final papers should be between 6000 and 8000 words and will be published in the 6th Annual Political Science Graduate Student Journal.

Deadline for submission of abstract: February 17th Notification of selected papers: March 1st Papers due: April 5th Conference date: April 10th

NOTICE OF RESEARCH

 STAVROS S. NIARCHOS FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIPS FOR EXCELLENCE IN GRADUATE EDUCATION

GPS – Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies  Please inform your students GRADUATE FUNDING  Funding opportunity  Recruitment opportunity Stavros S. Niarchos Foundation Fellowships for  Deadline for Unit to submit to GPS: March 1, Excellence in Graduate Education 2017

The 2017-18 Stavros S. Niarchos Foundation Fellowship will be awarded to a talented applicant from Greece who has been accepted to attend (or is attending) McGill University in order to pursue a research-based Master’s or Doctoral degree.

Value & Duration  Approximately $34,000 to cover travel, tuition and living expenses  Renewable once provided satisfactory progress in program

Deadline Department to GPS: March 1st, 2017

Eligibility  Preference will be given to incoming students with permanent resident status in Greece.  The candidate must be admitted or enrolled in a full-time graduate research program at McGill.  Hold a First Class CGPA as determined by McGill.

For more information, visit the McGill – Stavros S. Niarchos Foundation Fellowship website or contact: [email protected]

 BOURSE DE RECHERCHE POSTDOCTORALE

Bourse de recherche postdoctorale de 40 000$ sur le développement des enfants suivis par les services sociaux québécois.

Le Centre de recherche universitaire sur les jeunes et les familles (CRUJeF), une installation du Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Capitale nationale affilié à l’Université Laval annonce la disponibilité d’une bourse postdoctorale sur les services sociaux et le développement des enfants.

Les membres du CRUJeF (anciennement l’Institut universitaire du Centre jeunesse de Québec), réalisent des travaux touchant différentes questions en lien avec le développement des enfants et des adolescents, le fonctionnement familial et les trajectoires de services sociaux dispensés à des familles vivant dans des contextes de vulnérabilité. Le chercheur postdoctoral aura l’opportunité d’intégrer une équipe qui examine les profils de services reçus par des enfants âgés de 0 à 5 ans, les différences individuelle, émotionnel et cognitive des enfants sur le plan de leur développement social ainsi que les caractéristiques des familles.

Le candidat doit détenir un PhD en psychologie, psychoéducation, service social ou dans un domaine connexe. Nous sommes à la recherche d’un candidat ou d’une candidate qui possède une expertise dans les méthodes quantitatives et une bonne connaissance de l’intervention sociale et/ou du développement de l’enfant. Une expérience des particularités du développement des enfants vivant dans des contextes de vulnérabilité sociale serait un atout.

Le stage s’échelonnera sur une période de 12 mois à partir de l’embauche et pourrait débuter dès le 1er avril 2017. Les travaux seront réalisés sous la direction des professeurs George M. Tarabulsy de (Université Laval – psychologie ; Directeur scientifique du CRUJeF) et Marc Alain (Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières – psychoéducation). Les candidatures seront acceptées jusqu’à ce que le poste soit comblé.

Pour postuler, vous devrez soumettre une courte lettre de motivation, votre curriculum vitae et trois lettres de recommandations à l’adresse suivante :

Comité de sélection de chercheur postdoctoral À l’attention de la Direction scientifique Centre de recherche universitaire sur les jeunes et les familles CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale 2915 avenue du Bourg-Royal, 3e étage Québec, Canada G1C 3S2

Vous pouvez également soumettre votre candidature par courrier électronique à l’attention de Mme Lucille Grondin.

 MITACS GLOBALINK MENTORS

Mitacs is seeking graduate and post-graduate students to work as Globalink Mentors for the summer of 2017. Globalink Mentors are expected to commit on average five hours/week to this four-month or five-month position, and will be compensated $1,400 CDN and $1,700 CDN, respectively.

During the spring/summer of 2017, students from Australia, Brazil, China, France, India, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and Vietnam will come to Canada to complete a 12-week research internship at a Canadian university through the Mitacs Globalink program. Most of our Globalink Research Interns (GRIs) have never been to Canada and they will need on-the-ground support during their stay. We are hiring a small but mighty group of mature students to help our GRIs get settled, work hard, see Canada, and participate in all we have to offer!

Required Qualifications  Must have attended the host university for two years or more (or is a Globalink Alumni who is now a Canadian graduate student)  Applicants should be based at the host university for 80% or more of the summer  Legally permitted to work off-campus in Canada  Must be able to speak and communicate in English

To join our team for summer 2017, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. The title of your job application email should be “University X – Application for the Globalink Mentor Job”. X represents the name of the institution at which you are applying to be a Globalink Mentor in the email title and

4 text. Your resume should include the university you are attending and the program that you are enrolled in (i.e., PhD program in Mechanical Engineering).

For more information and full application guidelines please visit www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/globalink/globalink- mentor

The application deadline is February 13, 2017

NOTICE JOB/VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

 FRENCH TUTOR NEEDED

MESSAGE FROM KHAROLL-ANN SOUFFRANT, U3 STUDENT

Presently doing a field placement at Mouvement contre le viol et l'inceste (Movement against rape and incest). We work with women who have experienced sexual violence. A lot of the women who come to the shelter are asylum seekers, immigrants or refugees.

We have a woman who just arrived in Canada from Africa and she would like to learn French (written and oral). We are looking for someone to tutor her once a week, on a volunteer basis. PM me if you're interested and for more information, I will put you in contact with my coordinator. Email me at [email protected] (Kharoll-Ann Souffrant, U3 BSW Student)"

 SOCIAL WORK AND SECURITY SERVICES (WORK STUDY PROGRAM)

Please click here for detailed information.

 A GREAT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS IN SOCIAL WORK

Camp Outlook is a completely volunteer-run, charitable organization. We provide young people (ages 13 to 17) experiencing challenges including social, behavioural, and economic, with an opportunity to strengthen their self- worth and capacity to succeed through wilderness camping experiences. We take these youth on cost-free canoe trips (ranging from 5- 14 days) in Algonquin Provincial Park.

We are now hiring volunteer trip leaders for the Summer of 2017! Volunteering with Outlook is a meaningful way to make a difference in the lives of youth while becoming a part of an open minded and accepting community, as well as getting the chance to enjoy the outdoors. No previous tripping experience is necessary.

The 2017 summer season runs from the last week of May to the end of August. We provide room, board and complete training. This includes certifications such as Mental Health First Aid, Bronze Cross and Advanced Wilderness First Aid. We value building a diverse team, and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. For more information visit http://www.campoutlook.ca/volunteer.htm or apply now. Please don’t hesitate to email [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

Deadline to apply: Midnight, March 6, 2017. Outlook is as rewarding as it is challenging. You will never forget your summer with Outlook, the campers, the staff, or the park.

David Reyn, Jana Philipp and Talia Leibovitz Camp Outlook Summer Camp Directors 2017

Camp Outlook Mail: PO Box 811, Kingston ON, K7L 4X6 Phone: 1-613-544-6444 Fax: 1-613-706-2172

 KAHNAWAKE SHAKOTIIA'TAKEHNHAS COMMUNITY SERVICES - CASE WORKER, ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES

JOB TITLE: Case Worker, Assisted Living Services DURATION: Fifty (50) Week Contract, Six (6) Month Probationary Period RESPONSIBLE TO: Manager of Assisted Living Services

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Manager/Clinical Supervisor of ALS, the Case Worker works with clients and families living with developmental delays and or mental health issues. General duties include intake services, assessments/reassessments, the development and maintenance of individual service plans, works with families and within an interdisciplinary team setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Determines the client & family needs and provide services.  Conducts initial screening of individuals clients to determine handicap and services needed.  Performs assessments and reassessments of cases that may include crisis intervention and medical emergencies.  Conduct ISP meetings for all members of the multi-disciplinary teams.  Ensures Integrated Service Plans (ISP) are updated as changes occur in clients situations.  Provides liaison and follow up services for clients.  Makes necessary referrals to services internal/external to the community as appropriate to clients’ needs.  Acts as Third Party Administration for clients when appropriate which includes: OAP cheques, monthly bills, monthly /weekly allowances and budgeting.  Provide support which includes but not limited to activities of daily living (transportation, shopping, banking, life skills, etc.).  Collaborates with associated agencies for recreational and employability opportunities to meet the needs of the client.  Acts as the Case Manager.  Manages the coordination of overall case duties when required for multi-disciplinary services.  Ensures effective follow up and reporting to all assigned case team members.  Maintains an accurate accounting of records.  Records all required information of all assigned cases in Case Manager recording system.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:  Must be an active member of the Professional Order of Social Workers.  Minimum Bachelors of Social Work with one (1) to three (3) years of work related experience in the field of Special Needs and or Mental Health.  Experience and working knowledge conducting assessments and evaluations and developing service plans.  Knowledge in maintaining a clinical file.  Knowledge and experience in leading a case conference.  Ability to handle conflict situations.  Ability to perform non-violent crisis interventions as needed.  Strong organizational, office, time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.  Ability to multitask and excellent decision-making skills.  Good knowledge and understanding of the issues facing the community and its present and future needs. 6

 Good knowledge of computer programs (MS Word, Excel, etc.).  Ability to continuously travel locally and outside of the community.  Ability to deal with moderate to high stress.  Ability to work flexible hours.  Valid drivers’ license and access to a vehicle are a requirement.  Lifestyle must reflect that of a positive role model.

REQUIREMENTS:  Candidates will be required to sign a Privacy Waiver allowing a security check to be performed.  Successful applicants may be required to undergo psychological evaluation to determine suitability for position.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  35 hour work week, some flexible hours.  Moderate stress with some periods of high stress. SALARY: To be discussed APPLY TO: Human Resources, c/o Sheena Montour-Quinones Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services P. O. Box 1440 Kahnawake, QC J0L 1B0

Important Note: You must include a Resume, Letter of Intent, along with your completed Application Forms and required documents as specified within the application form. Full job description and application forms are available at the Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services Reception, Kahnawake Services Complex, and 2nd floor. For further information, please call (450) 632-6880 to speak to a Human Resources Generalist.

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2017 AT 4:00 P.M.

 COURSE LECTURERS, SUMMER 2017 TERM, SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

Please see postings and TQRs for the following Summer 2017 term courses:

SWRK 224 – Human Development across the Lifespan SWRK 423 – Social Work Research SWRK 428 – Social Policy & Administration IDFC 500 – Indigenous Field Studies

Postings and application information is also accessible here. As per article 15.07 of the MCLIU Collective Agreement, candidates shall submit their application in writing (hard copy or electronically) to the School's Director, indicating in order of preference on their completed Application Form the course(s) they wish to teach. As indicated on the Form, candidates who are new to the hiring unit must attach their CV to the form, while returning candidates must attach any updates to their CV to the Form.

Submit Applications to: Professor Nico Trocmé, MSW, PhD, TS Director, School of Social Work, McGill University 3506 University Street, Room #300 Montreal, Quebec H3A 2A7 Email: [email protected]

 THE POST B.A. APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

The program through which the employment opportunity is being offered is called The Post B.A. Apprenticeship Program. It is a 9-12 months, McGill Alumni-sponsored, employment opportunity, aimed at helping support a new B.A. graduate’s professional success during the launch of their career. Students can find the employment opportunity listing and apply for it in myfuture under Job Number: 94903. Although perhaps ideally we would have recruited a graduate eager to start immediately, upcoming winter 2017 grad are also viable. Here’s a detailed description of the posting:

Location: Halifax City Coach Job Summary: Strongest Families Institute is a non-profit organization delivering children’s mental health care from a distance using educational materials and telephone support from a non-professional ‘coach’. Coaches’ work with families to discuss the material, problem solve and provide support. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. to provide effective telephone support to parents and families based on specified protocol regime delivery, following a telephone script, 2. to teach evidence based skills with the parent/child, problem-solve and provide encouragement during weekly telephone contact, 3. to ensure that continuity of care is delivered to clients as per Strongest Families protocol procedures, 4. to administer semi-structured interviews/questionnaires as needed, following a telephone script and protocol, 5. to ensure that clients are serviced in a timely manner, 6. to maintain a flexible working schedule to ensure coaching services are offered at convenient times to the family (i.e. days, evenings, late nights, weekends), 7. other duties as assigned. 8. French first language is an asset. Reports directly to Program Manager with oversight by the President.

Requirements: The successful candidate will have outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills and a great team player. An undergraduate degree is preferred; experience working with children and youth an asset.

 JOB POSTING INTERVENTION WORKER:

Number of Hours: approx. 16 hours (includes weekend shifts) Hourly wage: To be discussed Experience: Must have a minimum of 2 years of employment in social services. Education Requirement: Completion of collegial DEC and or university Start date: March 1st 2017

Description of Nazareth Community Residences located in the Shaughnessy Village for individuals who have struggled with homelessness, mental health issues, addictions and violence. We provide assistance and support, in a nurturing environment, offering programs and services that are adaptable to each individual with the focus on empowerment and cooperation.

Description of Position: Nazareth Community is looking for a part time intervention worker who is able to take initiatives, work autonomously and in a team. We are looking for someone who can respond appropriately during a crisis intervention and work with a vulnerable community. We are also looking for someone who has a good understanding of community resources in the greater Montreal. Worker must be able to verbally communicate in French and English. A valid Quebec driver’s license is required 8

Tasks and responsibilities - Evaluate the needs and social function of the resident. - Provide active listening and support to residents. - Supervise residents. Ensure that rules and regulations are adhered to. - Contribute and participate in organized group activities provided at Anne’s House. - Maintain and contribute to active and professional resident records and counselling notes.

Applications can be made by sending an email with a letter of intent and curriculum vitae. Interviews are currently taking place. Only the candidates that are considered will be contacted for an interview.

Contact person: Jennifer Willard email: [email protected]

For more information on Job/Volunteering Opportunities, please visit our website at http://www.mcgill.ca/socialwork/jobs.