Support Counsellor - Sarnia, Canada - Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton

Description

Job Posting:
Support Counsellor

The Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton (ASSL) is a community support service organization that provides programs and services to people living with dementia and their care partners in Sarnia-Lambton.

We work closely with other service providers to ensure quality care and support for our clients.

We employ administrative and fund development staff, educators, social workers, nurses, therapeutic rec staff, personal support workers and volunteers who work together as a team to meet the needs of people living with dementia and their care partners.

We recognize the value and dignity of each individual and ensure everyone has genuine, open, and unhindered access to employment opportunities, free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise.

We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment, where the rights of all individuals and groups are protected and all members feel safe, respected, empowered, and valued for their contributions.

Our values include
justice and
connection and are the guideposts we use for decision-making of all kinds.

We believe that this will guide the organization toward a place of inclusion for all - where equity and access to essential supports and services becomes the reality.

As a Support Counsellor you will bring your knowledge of support work to our team to make a difference in the lives of those living with dementia and their care partners.

In this position you will provide ongoing support to care partners of those living with dementia.

You will help the care partner access information and health care services that allow them to care for the person living with dementia at home for as long as possible.

You will provide information, education, training, and therapeutic counselling in a one-to-one or group setting and will help prepare the care partner for next steps and transitions in care when the time is right.

What you will be doing

• Managing a caseload of clients and providing timely follow up as determined by the client's needs and stated goals
• Building trusting relationship with clients
• Forming care plans with clients, with an equitable and clientcentered approach to care
• Writing clear and concise case notes that address the client's goals and plan of care
• Upholding client privacy in the collection, use and disclosure of personal health information
• Forming good working relationships with system partners to help clients navigate the health care system
• Organizing and facilitating group sessions
• Working in our offices, or other locations in the community between the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday; some flexibility may be required to meet client needs
• Taking part in an oncall rotation to cover services that run outside of regular office hours; you will be scheduled to carry the oncall phone for a week at a time, 67 times per year

What you will bring along

• A postsecondary degree in Social Work from an accredited university or a postsecondary degree or diploma in another relevant field
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or other regulatory body, if eligible

What we offer


Salary Range:
$45,073 to $67,610


Benefits:
Extended health and dental benefits; Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Employee Assistance Plan

Flexibility:
We have a flexible work arrangement policy that allows employees to work from home or telecommute based on their job role and job tasks

To Apply

Please submit your resume with cover letter by December 6, 2023 by 4:30pm to:
Human Resources Manager


Salary:
$45,073.00-$67,610.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person