Social Worker or Social Service Worker

2 weeks ago


Barrie, Canada GROVE PARK HOME FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Full time

**Part Time Social Worker or Social Service Worker**

Grove Park Home is a not for profit and charitable organization that is comprised of 143 Long Term Care Beds, a boutique retirement property, and an Adult Day Program. Serving Barrie and area for over 50 years, Grove Park Home continues to enjoy an impressive reputation in our community. Designated as a Best Practices Spotlight Organization (BPSO), Grove Park Home is proud of the quality care that we provide, and of the staff who provide this care.

We are currently hiring a part time Social Worker or Social Service Worker to support and foster a holistic and resident-centered approach to care in our long term care home. The Social Worker/Social Service Worker provides advocacy, education and psychosocial support to residents and their families, and works collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team. This position will also include playing a supportive role for staff as it relates to mental health and well-being.

**QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION**:

- Post-secondary education in Social Work or Social Services Worker Program
- Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, legislation and regulations applicable to the long-term care sector, including the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2001 and the Health Care Consent Act, 1996
- Specialized knowledge in gerontology, dementia care, palliative care or geriatric mental health
- Two (2) years of relevant social work experience, preferably in a long term care setting
- Proficiency in a second language is an asset

**RESPONSIBILITES INCLUDE**:

- Conduct screening and assessments of residents’ psychosocial functioning using a resident centred approach
- Develop and implement intervention plans aimed at addressing psychosocial concerns
- Autonomously manage the Social Work or Social Services referrals and caseload
- Provide ongoing assessment of needs, mediation and advocacy for resident well-being in collaboration with Grove Park Home’s interdisciplinary team
- Offer support to residents and families in significant areas such as loss, adjustment, disease understanding, coping and system navigation
- Engage outside agencies and community groups as resources to offer support to residents/families and/or staff
- Document professionally and appropriately in the resident medical record, and collaboratively participate in the development of comprehensive care plans
- Participate in care conferences for residents on the social work caseload
- Clarify resident representatives based on Powers of Attorney or the SDM Hierarchy as needed
- Provide education, counselling and referrals for residents, families and staff regarding mental health, addictions and well-being
- Assist in the development of effective communication between residents, families and Grove Park Home
- Participating in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities
- Co-Chair the Grove Park Home Diversity Committee

**Hours in this position are flexible working 20-30 hours per week.**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 30 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person


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