Intake Social Worker - Toronto, Canada - VHA Home HealthCare

VHA Home HealthCare

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do.

Our providers tell us:
_"Home care is where I can truly make a difference.

There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home."_ Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings.

Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, "_The freedom and flexibility can't be beat._" Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs.

Team members tell us _"I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home."_ _View more comments from VHA clients and their family members_._

We are seeking:

Intake Social Worker - Canada Summer Jobs

Full-Time Contract position - 8 Weeks (35h/week)

What will be your role?

Reporting to the Manager, Client Care and Operations, this position is responsible for perform all intake functions for the Community Support Programs including programs service coordination and support: receive, assess, and process all requests for service from potential clients and referral sources, provide information regarding the criteria for the programs and range of services offered and refer to other community services when ineligible.

Participates in VHA services and quality initiatives. All activities are conducted within the policies, procedures and standards of confidentiality of VHA.

Key tasks and responsibilities of the role:

Receive, assess and process service requests from potential clients and referrals
Conduct a thorough assessment to identify the community program best suited to the client's needs including a financial assessment to determine program eligibility
Develop thorough care plans from the intake level in collaboration with clients
Ongoing assessment and case planning through a coordinated team approach within VHA and referral sources
Participate and member of internal and external committee and networks.
Promotion, outreach and linkage to community resources
Conduct and present internal and external program presentations
Monitor, track and identify trends and service gaps
Administrative, planning and scheduling support
Participate in service, program development and quality initiatives
Participate in the evaluation program process

What makes VHA's compensation unique?

VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career
Mentorship and peer support
Career development opportunities
Employee and family assistance program
Wellness resources
Perks & discounts
Staff & service provider events

Desired Qualifications:

Bachelor of Social Worker or Social Services Worker diploma
Registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSS)
Excellent knowledge of the community health and social service networks
Knowledgeable in working with a range intake assessment tools, formulation and case planning skills
Excellent communication skills
Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills with a clientcentered approach and crisis intervention skills
Strong knowledge of case management theory, principles and practices
Knowledge of risk and family assessment framework, methods and techniques
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with comfort working in a high pace team
Strong analytical skills, combined with excellent written skills for documentation and assessment
Experience with project Initiatives and evaluations is an asset
Culturally competent and able to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders
Ability to handle a high volume of telephone calls and inquiries in an engaging manner
Strong planning, prioritizing and excellent organizational skills
Knowledge of the GTA area and the transportation routes
Satisfactory completion of technical skills testing is required
Working knowledge of Gold Care is a definite asset

As this role is being funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program, the following are eligibility requirements:

You are between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
You are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (foreign students are not eligible)
You are legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations
You have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provin