Social Worker, Adult Day Program

Job Description

The Social Worker is accountable for seamless service experience that meets the individual needs of the client and/or family, compliance with legislation through proper documentation and has the ability to communicate with various levels within the organization in a clear and concise manner. The Social Worker works in collaboration with hospital and community partners to provide linkages with rehab options, home, and community support services, geriatric services and care navigation, and caregiver support. The Social Worker works closely with client intake, consultation and service delivery staff, and leads by example, demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm in all dealings.

We are looking for: A Full-Time Permanent Social Worker, Adult Day Program

Hours of Work: 34-hour work week. Monday to Thursday 8:30 to 4:30pm and Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm. This role is required on-site at 9600 Bathurst Street

Reports to: Manager, Social Work, ADP, Hospice and Bereavement

Responsibilities

Client Service Experience – Excellence and Quality Improvement

• Ensure that clients and their families experience a high quality and responsive social work service.
• Work closely with hospital inter-professional teams, Home and Community Care Support Services, Care Coordinators, and other community support roles.
• Provide information, advice, and support to the client and family regarding the plan of care.
• Perform comprehensive assessments for admission into the Adult Day Program.
• Provides recommendations and linkage to additional home and community support services that may benefit the client and their family beyond what they currently have, or Home and Community Care is offering to put in place.
• Review triage referrals with team members.
• Conduct ongoing re-assessments of client's needs and adjust care plan.
• Provide short-term counselling and group facilitation for family caregivers
• Coordinate service requirements and advocate on behalf of the client/caregiver to ensure the receipt of appropriate and timely services.
• Lead and participate in consultation services and case conferences with service providers to discuss care plans and service needs.

Information Management and Reporting

• Prepare and ensure accurate, thorough and timely recording of client information including reports, correspondence, legal forms, and ensure all information including reports, correspondence, legal forms, and ensure all information is up to date in the information management system and documented in accordance to departmental policies and procedures and legislation and College requirements
• Compile and complete case files documents in preparation for discharge.
• Develop and implement appropriate short and long-term care plans for the client/caregiver based on the results of the assessment tool used within the organization.

Team Building and Leadership

• Build rapport for agency vision and departmental goals/objectives by communication, collaborating and leading by example.
• Demonstrate the ability to support and work cohesively in a team environment.
• Look for daily opportunities to highlight the connection between overall strategy and day-to-day activities.
• Provide consistent communication and feedback to the Team and the Manager.
• Act as a change agent to positively encourage others and manage change.
• Be a resource to support integration demonstration projects being developed.

Management of Relationships with External Funders

• Actively develop and foster trust-based and collaborative partnerships with external customers and key organizations.
• Identify opportunities to demonstrate Circle of Care service assets and commitment to excellence to key funders.
• Identify and develop opportunities to expand market share in the area of social work and related services.
• Actively participate in program development, support community outreach and service initiatives for the program, and assist in building and maintaining networks with community agencies, groups, and resources as appropriate.
• Actively participate in Community-based committees/projects and ensure that Circle of Care's assets, interests and desires are represented and listened to.
• Act as a Community Resource Expert to educate clients, families, and staff about care options within the community. This includes generating educational materials that can help other staff in supporting care transitions.

Management of Relationships with Internal Partners

• Provide service/process communication to key internal stakeholders, inclusive of expectations, problem solving and troubleshooting support.
• Lead and/or participate on internal cross-functional project teams to lend skills, competence, and product knowledge.
• Lead by example with internal partners and demonstrate the organizational values in all personal behaviors.
• Deliver community health and support services education and training to staff.

Risk, Health and Safety Management

• Identifying and reporting health and safety incidents and concerns in a timely manner to the appropriate supervisors and/or funders, documenting incidents in EasyCare and escalating appropriately to the designated supervisors as outlined in the Client Safety Reporting policy (C
• Participating in health and safety processes and procedures.
• Participating in maintaining a safe workplace environment by cultivating a positive safety culture and encouraging best practices to promote both staff and client safety and well-being.
• Participating in all health and safety training initiatives on a regular basis.
• Taking proactive action against client incidents within your scope of practice.
• Developing a plan to identify, manage and/or minimize client safety risks or situations in adherence with risk management operations policies.
• Assessing the severity of an adverse client safety/risk event and determining the best follow-up and developing an action plan following the event. Collaborating with funder and following any additional processes as required.
• Calling emergency services (911) when the client is at immediate risk of harming themselves or others, or if there is a serious injury and/or imminent harm.
• Evaluating any potential hazards and identifying clients at risk for adverse health and safety events, taking preventative measures when necessary to minimize reoccurrence.
• Reporting all safety events impacting clients, caregivers and families in a timely and honest disclosure.

Qualifications

• MSW with a healthcare focus from an accredited institution; or equivalent. Additional qualifications may be needed based on program or funder specific requirements.
• Registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• 1+ year of experience in a healthcare environment.
• Experience with seniors' population related to diagnosis of cognitive impairment.
• Clinical experience in home care, LTC, or case management experience.
• Knowledge of gerontological and mental health issues.
• Knowledge of community resources, health care, and social service systems.
• Strong advocacy, decision making, problem recognition, problem solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong client and customer focus.
• Proven bias for action, excellent critical thinking and time management skills.
• Intermediate skills in an automated environment, with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to provide field educational and practicum students of related discipline, when assigned.
• Must be a self-starter, work independently and within a dynamic team, and should be able to demonstrate skilled ability to work with a variety of clients across the spectrum.

Additional information

Circle of Care is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees, volunteers and clients feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve, and creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. Circle of Care seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation, please inform us in advance.

We thank you for your interest in Circle of Care. We welcome you to apply for this role, even if you do not meet every requirement listed. Only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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