Social Worker | Full Time Perm

Home: Southbridge Roseview

Location: Thunder Bay, ON

Position: Social Service Worker

Key Responsibilities

• To provide educational and consultative services on social work related issues/topics through participation in staff orientation programs, staff development programs and educational seminars for staff, Residents and families/advocates as required.
• Leads the ethics committee for the home and is available to staff to consult with regarding ethical dilemmas within the home, and works collaboratively with staff to resolve ethical dilemmas;
• Participates on committees related to resident care and operation of the facility as required;
• Coordinate, plan and participate in annual and new admission interdisciplinary team care conferences for residents;
• Examines and acts on matters concerning possible financial abuse or emotional abuse of a resident and works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team to address the issue;
• To function as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in planning overall Resident care;
• Receive and respond appropriately to inquiries pertaining to Southbridge Roseview which relate to new resident placement, including conducting tours of the home with prospective residents;
• To promote and facilitate a Resident-oriented environment, acting as a Resident/family advocate. Coordinates and is the homes liaison person for Family Council. Leads the Customer Service program within the home;
• To plan, organize and carry out social work programs/services to meet the ongoing psychosocial needs of the Residents and their families/advocates;
• To conduct pre-admission procedures including: Screening of applications; Correspondence with applicants to acknowledge receipt of application and to provide information; Pre-admission visits and assessments; Communication with placement agencies; Navigates the resident/family thru the admission process including coordination with the LHIN;
• Provides palliative care support to residents and family as needed;

KEY QUALIFICATIONS :

• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team player;
• French Language skills will be considered an asset;
• Excellent team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Registered under the Social Work & Social Service Act, 1998; Graduate of a recognized school of social work with a Bachelor of Social Work degree;
• Strong knowledge base for mental health issues;
• Experience in working with Geriatrics; Familiarity with the multi-disciplinary team concept, skill in teamwork and ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary setting;
• Ability to respond to crisis situations with demonstrated critical thinking;
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Social Worker in a clinical setting;

Interested applicants should apply here. We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

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