Temporary Social Worker

**The Corporation of the County of Huron’s**:
**Homes for the Aged Department**:
**is seeking a**:
**Temporary Full-Time Social Worker**:
*This temporary position will be for approximately 14 months and will be split between Huronlea in Brussels and Huronview in Clinton*

**Position Summary**:
The Homes Social Worker provides social work services to the residents of the homes and their family members. The Social Worker is a member of the interdisciplinary team at the homes and provides services to support the well-being of our residents.

**Role and Responsibilities**:

- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, with research capabilities on the Internet.
- Regular electronic documentation on Homes Documentation system
- A sound knowledge of human behavior and counseling techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to properly assess the needs of clients and families and assist them in developing a remedial plan of action.
- Promotes and facilitates client-centered care with all members of the inter-disciplinary care team.
- Conducts impromptu huddles when the need arises in regards to sensitive resident focused behaviors.
- Conducts planned in services for staff in regards to care taker fatigue
- Conducts psychosocial assessment upon admission, by referral and complete quarterly assessments for each client which will be documented in the health care record.
- Assists clients and their families in identifying alternative courses of action and obtaining the most appropriate services available for their needs.
- Participates as a member of the inter-disciplinary care team in developing and implementing Resident Care Plans in consultation with the Resident and/or legally authorized power of attorney.
- Provides adjustment counseling to clients and their families focusing on the transition from community to institutional living.
- Performs advocacy role with the facility and liaise with the DOC in regards to admissions upon request.
- Maintains updated reports on file for all client-related matters, prepares correspondence and statistical information and stores such data compliant with privacy legislation.
- Assists residents in connecting with Public Guardian and Trustee if such support is required.
- Assist families with the Power of Attorney requirements for both Care and Finances.
- Maintains effective working relations with community agencies (HCCSS’s) and health facilities.
- Maintains current knowledge of services for individuals within the facility and broader community.
- Attends weekly care conferences and completes appropriate documentation
- Currently is a trained trainer in GPA and Mental Health trainer-complete ongoing training session when required.
- Currently sits on the Palliative team at Huronlea as a co-chair
- End of Life support to families and/or residents.
- Provides grief counseling re: death/dying
- Provides support for palliative residents and their families
- Provide bereavement support for residents, their families. Provide for staff when extenuating circumstances arise, such as multiple deaths in a home in a short period of time.
- Provide input as requested for dealing with ethical issues for residents, their families, or staff groups.
- In conjunction with the programs manager and activation staff support resident’s affiliation with local church community by providing opportunities to attend events in the community. And or resource opportunities for past clergy to come to the Home and visit with residents.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications and Education Requirements**:

- Bachelor of Social Work Degree (minimum requirement).
- Specialized training in Gerontology would be an asset.

**Experience and Preferred Skills**:

- Two (2) years’ experience as a Social Worker in social services for the elderly, Long-Term Care experience preferred.
- Eligibility for membership with Ontario College of Certified Social Workers.
- Masters of Social Work

**Wage and Schedule**:

- $39.15 per hour; as per the 2024 non-union wage grid

**Submission Guidelines**:
To be considered for this position, please ensure that
- The cover letter is a maximum of one page
- Cover letter and resume are saved together in one PDF file
- The PDF file name is your: First name Last name (e.g. Jane Smith)

Posted January 15, 2025

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