Caregiver Education Counsellor

**Caregiver Education Counsellor**
**The Role**

Reporting to the Client Services Manager - Community Programs, you will be responsible to deliver and continue to develop the caregiver support and education program, within an integrated wellness model, to support caregivers who are providing care to a senior 55 years or older.

Caregiver support services include: wellness education, caregiver counselling, support groups, information and referral services, including web-based resources, workshop development, co-ordination, and delivery, and aiming to maximize co-ordination amongst services, ensure access to services, and meet caregivers’ support needs. Services are provided in group or individual sessions on a time-limited basis. To support agency response to elder abuse and suicide prevention.

***Key responsibilities of the position**:

- Provide direct service to caregivers including assessment, wellness education, training, or information services, and maintain integrity of client records.
- Ongoing development of Caregiver Support and Education Services within the CHATS Wellness Framework, including the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Program.
- Liaise and advocate both internally and externally with caregiver networks or community organizations to support and promote caregiver wellness and service integration, and profile CHATS.

**What you bring to the role**:

- Social Service Worker, SSW-G or related field.
- Current membership with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience providing support to older adults and/or caregiver support services in the community, including program development.
- Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Excellent assessment, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated presentation, teaching, and coaching skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends.
- A valid Ontario drivers’ license and a vehicle are required.
- Current certification in First Aid and CPR.
- Fluency in both official languages (English or French) or other languages, an asset.

***What we offer**:

- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long term disability and life insurance
- Corporate discounts through Perkopolis.
- Employee Training and development programs with access to comprehensive e-learning programs.
- Staff appreciation events
- Rewards and recognition programs
- Positive culture with great emphasis on relationship-based care.
- Hybrid work environment.
- Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization.
- Supportive team environment.
- If you are seeking an opportunity to demonstrate your passion for excellence in a supportive work environment, we’d like to hear from you_

**_
CHATS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER_**
- CHATS continuously strives to support individual needs and differences in our recruitment & selection process and work environment that is built on inclusivity and respect for everyone._
- CHATS promotes an accessible and inclusive environment to ensure all clients, employees and volunteers feel supported, valued, and respected._
- CHATS is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Our recruitment and hiring processes will be modified to accommodate disabilities, upon request._

**_ _**_We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._**

***About CHATS**

Since 1980, CHATS has been a leader in providing home and community services for seniors and their caregivers. We offer a full range of home care and community programs that meet the changing needs of more than 8,100 York Region and South Simcoe seniors and caregivers each year.

CHATS firmly believes that our employees drive the success of the organization. With this success in mind, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating, and rewarding career opportunities.

CHATS also believes in a client and family-centered approach that is based on compassionate care that empowers older adults and their caregivers to live their best lives at home and in their communities.