Social Services Worker

2 months ago

Simcoe, Canada Norfolk County Full time

**Scope of Position**:
Under the supervision and direction of the Supervisor, Programs and Volunteer Services and as a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Social Services Worker will plan, organize, implement and assess programs and services to enhance the quality of life of the Residents of Norview Lodge.

**Position Description**:

- Oversee new resident admissions in consultation with Supervisors, Nursing and Personal Care
- Participation on committees as needed, i.e. Ethics
- Chair the End-of-Life Committee and coordinate the annual End of Life celebration.
- Facilitate education for staff and family members regarding M.A.I.D. and diseases of the elderly.
- Coordinate activities for Palliative Care week and Pain week.
- Facilitate tours for prospective admissions to the home and facilitate Norview Greeter program.
- Provide counseling and ongoing support for Residents and families related to placement, family dynamics, end of life care, etc.
- Leadership role in problem solving, program planning and navigating barriers to access appropriate services
- Promote a positive atmosphere for Residents and families
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation on all Residents and interventions
- Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences for Residents
- Facilitate the completion of in-house surveys
- Provide support for Recreation Therapists related to resident programming
- Participate in CQI initiatives
- Assist with resident feeding as needed
- Ongoing education related to social issues and policy
- Other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:
**Knowledge and Experience**:

- Grade 12 plus a Social Services Worker Certificate from a College of Applied Arts and Technology plus proof of current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- Recent experience in long-term care an asset
- Experience and skill in crisis intervention, transitional care and grief counselling
- Experience with computerized documentation systems and RAI MDS

**Skills and Abilities**:

- Knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2021 and Regulations; Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004
- Ability to work independently with little direction in a fast-paced environment.
- Superior skills required in communication, advocacy on behalf of Residents, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, consultation with caregivers/family members
- Excellent organizational and coordination skills and the ability to prioritize multiple competing workload demands

**Benefits**

**Posting #**:NU 31.24

**Position**:Social Services Worker

**Status**: Temporary Full Time (date of hire to approximately August 3, 2026)

**Employee Group**:Non-Union

**Salary**: $63,081 - $78,853 per annum

**Division**:Health and Social Services

**Department**: Norview Lodge

**Reports To**: Supervisor, Programs and Volunteer Services

**Location**: Norview Lodge, Simcoe, ON

**Posting Period**: September 25, 2024 - October 9, 2024

**How to Apply**:

- Ensure the file extension for your resume document is.doc,.docx or.pdf
- If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be uploaded as 1 file.

Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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