Family Support Counsellor

3 weeks ago

St Catharines, Canada Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region Full time

Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region

Mission, Vision and Values

The Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region’s mission is to advocate for and with people with dementia and their care partners and provide access to a diverse range of appropriate resources and supports.
Our vision is to create a community where individuals with dementia and their care partners are fully supported to maximize their quality of life and well
- being.
Our Values
Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence
Position Description

Title: Family Support Counsellor
Reporting To: Director of Programs and Services

**Salary**: $50,000 - $55,000
Hours of Work: 40 hours - Monday to Friday - Flexible Schedule

Position Summary

The Family Support Counsellor provides education and support to people living with dementia and their caregivers within the community, including psychosocial support and education related to dementia (e.g. practical strategies for managing the everyday challenges associated with dementia). Family Support Counsellors work with people with dementia, caregivers and local communities to help create supportive environments that promote health, safety, and meaningful engagement in home and community life. Key aspects of the role involve system navigation, facilitating linkages between community support services and building upon client’s informal and formal networks of support.

**Responsibilities**:
1. Through in-home, virtual, office or phone visits, provide client-centred support and education to persons living with dementia and care-partners as informed by best practice, relevant legislation, and professional ethics and standards. The expectation of 20 visits either by phone, virtual or in person with clients and care partners will take place on a weekly basis in accordance with statistical targets established with the HCCSS.
2. Administer individual assessments based on PIECES Model to create care plans.
3. Facilitate psycho-educational and support groups
4. Facilitate social-recreational groups
5. Provide community resource information
6. Independently manage a caseload and provide case management.
7. Initiate and participate in case consultations and conferences as needed.
8. Collaborate with other health
- care providers within the community support sector; make appropriate referrals
9. Assist client in coordinating other services and community supports.
10. Advocate for client’s quality of life and minimize risk while promoting their well
- being.
11. Complete documentation as required; Collect stats pertinent to duties and responsibilities
12. Complete required data entry in Alayacare Database.
13. Participate in professional development opportunities, case studies and team meetings
14. Participate in internal and external committees as required
15. Facilitate linkages/access to primary care for clients as required
16. Assist/ participate in ASNR community programs as needed (e.g. early-stage groups)
17. Provide support for special assignments and other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:
1. Degree/diploma in Health/Social Sciences/Services, counseling or psychotherapy
2. Member of good standing with an appropriate college/regulatory body or association is preferred
3. Experience working with individuals and families in a community setting.
4. Police Vulnerable Sector Check
5. Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

7. Bilingual in English and French is considered an asset

Skills and Knowledge

1. Experience in community-based health contexts preferably working with a geriatric population
2. Knowledge of dementia, mental health and elder abuse issues.
3. Excellent working knowledge of community supports within the Niagara Region
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
5. Ability to use discretion, judgment and tact in handling sensitive or confidential information or situations.
6. Demonstrated ability to build rapport with clients, caregivers, and health providers.
7. Strong crisis management skills (GPA).
8. Excellent time management skills; able to prioritize effectively.
9. Strong written and oral communication skills, group facilitation skills
10. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and independently in the community.
11. Knowledge of legislation related to health consent, capacity, mental health and PGT.

Working Environment
- Everyday risks or discomforts may require safety precautions typical of an office environment (use of safe work practices with office equipment, proper ergonomics)
- Physical demands are representative of the role where there may be extended periods of visual concentration; sitting in a stationary position, or standing.
- Equipment is utilized which is common to the office work environment (i.e. computer, printer, photocopier, multi-line telephone, fax machine, elevator etc.).
- Required to carry out work activities outside of the office and will requi

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