SK509 (1): Social Work Practice with Groups

Wilfrid Laurier University • Kitchener, ON

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This course provides an introduction to clinical group work. The history and evolution of social group work is reviewed. Emphasis is placed on the application of basic knowledge and skills to clinical group work. This includes consideration of stages of group development and other group dynamics, therapeutic factors in groups and generic group work skills. An introduction to the application of various clinical theories to group work is also provided.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related discipline.
• Eligibility for appointment to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
• CV.
• Candidate Application Form (CAF).
• Names and Contact Information for Referees (for external applicants).
• Evidence of Good Teaching (for external applicants).
• Verification of highest degree (for external applicants).

Nice To Haves

• PhD Degree.

Responsibilities

• Teach Social Work Practice with Groups course.
• Apply basic knowledge and skills to clinical group work.
• Consider stages of group development and other group dynamics.
• Address therapeutic factors in groups and generic group work skills.
• Introduce the application of various clinical theories to group work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level