Counsellor (Social Work) - Montréal, Canada - Alzheimer Groupe (AGI)

Alzheimer Groupe (AGI)

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Montréal, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

If you are passionate about working with people living with dementia and their families and are a team player, join our team

Reporting to the Director of Support Services, the
Counsellor is responsible for working directly with families and individuals diagnosed with dementia to ensure they receive ongoing support and access to resources and programs to meet their needs.

They are also responsible for special caregiver projects.

About Alzheimer Groupe Inc (AGI)

Located in Montreal, Quebec, Alzheimer Groupe Inc (AGI) is a charitable organization that offers therapeutic programs to individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

Additionally, AGI provides support services to families and professional care partners, focusing on best practices in dementia care while sensitizing the community at large through education and awareness.

Job Type

Fulltime 35 hours/week
Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Occasional evenings as required by activities and programming needs

Duties and Responsibilities

Respond to incoming referrals by exploring the nature of the call, e.g. presenting problem, request for service, precipitating factors
Assess client needs, develop intervention plans and followups
Identify participants' barriers to service, develop strategies to reduce these barriers, and monitor and evaluate results.
Provide ongoing support to clients and advocate on their behalf
Refer families to appropriate internal and external resources.
Monitor and maintain client files
Liaise with the interdisciplinary staff to assess individual needs and other community agencies and healthcare practitioners
Develop and facilitate support groups
Responsible for a Caregiver Support Program
Assist in the Activity Centre on an asneed basis
Deliver educational workshops and programs
Participate in community outreach as needed
Act as a resource to those in the community on dementiarelated resources
Fulfil any administrative duties related to their position, for instance completing statistics, referral forms, writing reports, participating in meetings, etc.
Other duties as assigned

Essential Qualifications

Fluency in French and English is a necessity
University Degree in Social Work or a related profession
Knowledge of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and the impact on people living with dementia, caregivers and families
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to integrate and collaborate well with other professionals
Strong ethical standards and respect for client confidentiality
Ability to demonstrate empathy, flexibility and leadership
Knowledge of the Quebec healthcare system and community organizations

Remuneration and Benefits
$45,000 to $60,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience

Following a successful 3-month probationary period:

4% vacation indemnity (2 weeks); paid leave during December holidays

(dates determined by the Executive Director)

2 sick days, 3 personal days, 2 family obligation days per year
Group Benefits Package that includes Health and Dental, AD&D, life insurance, dependent life insurance, longterm disability, critical illness and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan (VRSP)

Salary:
$45,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits: