Social Service Worker

3 days ago

Thunder Bay, Canada SOUTHBRIDGE HOMES Full time

**Home**: Southbridge Lakehead
**Location**: Thunder Bay
**Position**: Social Worker
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Receive and respond appropriately to inquiries pertaining to Southbridge Lakehead which relate to new resident placement, including conducting tours of the home with prospective residents;
- To promote and facilitate a Resident-oriented environment, acting as a Resident/family advocate. Coordinates and is the homes liaison person for Family Council. Leads the Customer Service program within the home;
- Coordinate, plan and participate in annual and new admission interdisciplinary team care conferences for residents;
- To plan, organize and carry out social work programs/services to meet the ongoing psychosocial needs of the Residents and their families/advocates;
- Provides palliative care support to residents and family as needed;
- Examines and acts on matters concerning possible financial abuse or emotional abuse of a resident and works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team to address the issue;
- Leads the ethics committee for the home and is available to staff to consult with regarding ethical dilemmas within the home, and works collaboratively with staff to resolve ethical dilemmas;
- Participates on committees related to resident care and operation of the facility as required;
- To function as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in planning overall Resident care;
- To provide educational and consultative services on social work related issues/topics through participation in staff orientation programs, staff development programs and educational seminars for staff, Residents and families/advocates as required.

**KEY QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Registered under the Social Work & Social Service Act, 1998; Graduate of a recognized school of social work with a Bachelor of Social Work degree;
- Experience in working with Geriatrics; Familiarity with the multi-disciplinary team concept, skill in teamwork and ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary setting;
- Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Social Worker in a clinical setting;
- Strong knowledge base for mental health issues;
- Excellent team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- Ability to respond to crisis situations with demonstrated critical thinking;
- Demonstrated ability to function as a team player;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills;
- French Language skills will be considered an asset;

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