Social Worker

1 week ago

North York, Canada Aphasia Institute Full time

**Position Type**: New Part-time (21 hours per week)

**Job Region**: ON - Metro Toronto Area

**Location**: Hybrid model (online and on-site at office Wednesday and Thursday)

**Years of Experience**: 2- 3 years

**Application Deadline**: March 14, 2025

**Starting Date**: ASAP

**Join our team The Aphasia Institute is seeking an experienced and dynamic Social Worker who is looking for a unique and exciting role in the community services sector.**

**Job Summary**: Under mínimal supervision, the Social Worker is responsible for participating in an inter-disciplinary team approach to the delivery of the Intake, Introductory, Community Aphasia and Caregiver Programs for people affected by aphasia.

**Main Duties**: Assessments of new referrals, responding to inquiries about services, developing our database of Community Resources, and providing support to individuals and their families as needed.

The Social Worker will participate in, and contribute as a team member to the Aphasia Institute’s clinical service delivery, planning, development, and operational and strategic goals.

**WHAT MUST YOU BRING**

**Education and Experience**:

- Master of Social Work Degree
- Current registration in good standing with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
- A minimum of two to three years' experience working with adults and/or seniors
- Experience with working with people living with disabilities
- Experience in intake
- Experience with motivational interviewing and strength-based techniques
- Experience conducting psycho-social assessments
- Experience working with caregivers and families
- Experience facilitating groups is an asset
- Experience and comfort with public speaking and presentations
- Experience working with volunteers is an asset
- Experience with, or knowledge of aphasia is an asset

**Skills**:

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
- Strong command of Microsoft 365, Zoom, AlayaCare and other video conferencing platforms
- Resourceful, creative, flexible and well organized
- Excellent writing skills, including assessment reports, progress notes and letters
- Strong administrative skills
- Ability to work independently and with others and within an inter-professional team
- Ability to meet competing demands

**WHO WE ARE**

We are a not-for-profit organization with a collaborative approach and a commitment to teamwork. The organizational structure reflects a community of individuals with aphasia, their families, volunteers, staff, and supporters who are dedicated to reducing language barriers to full-life participation at local, provincial, national, and international levels. We aim to give hope and make a difference to the quality of life and well-being of individuals with aphasia and their families, wherever they may be.

**Compensation type**: Contract position 1 year renewable

**Amount**: To be discussed

**Job Type**: Part-time

Expected hours: 21 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Master's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- working with adults and/or seniors: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in North York, ON M3B 2R2

Application deadline: 2025-03-14

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