Social Worker / Social Service Worker

Social Worker / Social Service Worker

Position Summary:

As a Social Worker / Social Services Worker, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, reporting to the Executive Director / Administrator in the Home.  As the Social Worker, you will support / assist residents with managing their overall well-being. You will advocate for the resident as requested, respecting their rights under the Resident Bill of Rights. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, you will support the residents and family members in understanding their plan of care. You will assist to achieve and maintain occupancy targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the admission process in the home and completes all occupancy tracking.


• Facilitate internal room transfers.


• Facilitate discharges from the home.


• Lead the rate reduction application process for residents annually.


• Coordinate family education sessions (virtually and in-person) as requested.


• Act in an advocacy role as appropriate to support residents.

• Provide counselling support to residents and family members.


• Conduct tours of the home to potential resident and family members.


• Coordinate and maintain a good relationship with outside agencies and stakeholders.


• Organize and attend interdisciplinary care conferences including special care conferences.


• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives in the home.

• Complete program evaluations and assigned audits.


• Chair of the Ethics Committee in the home, if assigned.

• Participate on the Palliative Care Team / Committee as assigned.


• Prepare all admission packages for the home.


• Act as a resource to the internal Behavioural Supports Ontario team.


• Comply with Plan A’s guiding principles, all regulatory requirements, and respect the Resident Bill of Rights.


• Meet with Resident Council and Family Council monthly, as requested.


• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree from a recognized university OR Social Services Worker Diploma from a recognized college.


• Current membership with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers required, and in good standing.

• Minimum of 2 years experience in the health care sector


• Bilingualism is an asset.


• Flexible with working hours to provide evening support as required.


• Palliative Care experience an asset.


• Knowledge of Behaviour Supports Ontario an asset.


• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety practices, principles, and legislation


• Excellent active listening skills.


• Empathetic, with a passion and focus on the person-centered approach.


• Strong problem-solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to foster collaboration, teamwork, and the ability to work with a diverse population.

• Excellent teamwork and team-building skills.


• A high degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability.


• Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.


• Politically and culturally sensitive.


• Committed to staff and resident privacy.


• Tuberculosis testing within the last two years; Steps 1 & 2; or an X-Ray from the previous five years showing a clear result.

• Able to provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.


• Proof of current immunization in accordance with Plan A policy.