Social Worker or Social Service Worker - Barrie, Canada - GROVE PARK HOME FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

GROVE PARK HOME FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

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Barrie, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Part Time Social Worker or Social Service Worker

Grove Park Home is a not for profit and charitable organization that is comprised of 143 Long Term Care Beds, a boutique retirement property, and an Adult Day Program.

Serving Barrie and area for over 50 years, Grove Park Home continues to enjoy an impressive reputation in our community.

Designated as a Best Practices Spotlight Organization (BPSO), Grove Park Home is proud of the quality care that we provide, and of the staff who provide this care.

We are currently hiring a part time Social Worker or Social Service Worker to support and foster a holistic and resident-centered approach to care in our long term care home.

The Social Worker/Social Service Worker provides advocacy, education and psychosocial support to residents and their families, and works collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team.

This position will also include playing a supportive role for staff as it relates to mental health and well-being.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

Postsecondary education in Social Work or Social Services Worker Program
Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, legislation and regulations applicable to the longterm care sector, including the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2001 and the Health Care Consent Act, 199
Specialized knowledge in gerontology, dementia care, palliative care or geriatric mental health
Two (2) years of relevant social work experience, preferably in a long term care setting
Proficiency in a second language is an asset

RESPONSIBILITES INCLUDE:

Conduct screening and assessments of residents' psychosocial functioning using a resident centred approach
Develop and implement intervention plans aimed at addressing psychosocial concerns
Autonomously manage the Social Work or Social Services referrals and caseload
Provide ongoing assessment of needs, mediation and advocacy for resident wellbeing in collaboration with Grove Park Home's interdisciplinary team
Offer support to residents and families in significant areas such as loss, adjustment, disease understanding, coping and system navigation
Engage outside agencies and community groups as resources to offer support to residents/families and/or staff
Document professionally and appropriately in the resident medical record, and collaboratively participate in the development of comprehensive care plans
Participate in care conferences for residents on the social work caseload
Clarify resident representatives based on Powers of Attorney or the SDM Hierarchy as needed
Provide education, counselling and referrals for residents, families and staff regarding mental health, addictions and wellbeing
Assist in the development of effective communication between residents, families and Grove Park Home
Participating in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities
Co-Chair the Grove Park Home Diversity Committee

Hours in this position are flexible working 20-30 hours per week.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 30 per week

Schedule: