Supportive Recreation Worker – Grief

About us:

Carefor is Eastern Ontario's largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897.

For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule, we're looking out for you and your family. At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we're proud of the impact we have in people's lives.

Supportive Recreation Worker – Grief & Loss

As a member of the Palliative Community Programs Team, the Supportive Recreation Worker – Grief & Loss, supports individuals through their grief journey and works in conjunction with the Patient and Family Support Services Counsellor. This role functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering recreational and therapeutic activities supporting grief, bereavement, and emotional well-being for Hospice clients, families, and staff. This position also supports social casework, case management, and group facilitation as appropriate. Care is provided within the framework of quality and risk management and in accordance with Carefor's policies, Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) standards, and the professional guidelines set by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

** This is a part-time position, scheduled for 37.5 hours per pay period, requiring evening and weekend availability as needed.

What You Will Do:

• Plan, implement, and evaluate a variety of therapeutic recreation and legacy building activities.
• Provide non-clinical, emotional support to patients and caregivers experiencing grief and loss.
• Facilitate group sessions
• Educate families and caregivers regarding the grief process, coping strategies and available resources
• Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, staff, and the community to encourage participation in programs.
• Support and coordinate volunteer involvement.
• Assess client's needs to determine eligibility for services and development of care plans that reflect the needs and preferences of the individual; detail appropriate support and interventions; and ensures a wellness approach to care.
• Refer client to partner organizations and programs as applicable.
• Utilize a care coordination approach to monitor and respond to changes in needs of the client including but not limited to updated care plans, changes in status, and internal/external referrals.
• Maintain contact with assigned volunteers, monthly or more as required, to document volunteer interactions, provide support, and communicate updates or changes in client status and/or care needs.
• Support grief and bereavement training with Palliative Care Education and training tools recognized by HPCO.
• Represent the organization at outreach functions
• Abides by the practice standards of Social Work and Carefor policies and procedures
• Informs clients of foreseeable risks as well as rights, opportunities and obligations associated with the provision of Social Work services
• Facilitate links with other program teams, incorporate, and strengthen collaborative and multi-disciplinary teamwork
• Assist in the implementation of regularly scheduled Quality Assurance initiatives such as Chart Audits, Peer Reviews, and Best Practice Guidelines

What We Are Looking For:

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in Recreation & Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Gerontology, Social Work or Social Service Work
• Registration with or eligibility for registration with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) and/or registered with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers if applicable
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• 2-3 years of experience (specifically relevant experience in hospice palliative care, social services, and/or community support sector)
• Experience in developing, implementing, delivering, and evaluating individual, group, and community programs
• Professional experience in program coordination, client relations, client intake process, client assessments, care planning, and data collection
• Experience in working within an interdisciplinary team that includes volunteers
• Demonstrated ability to value diversity, be client-centered, express flexibility, and maintain a positive attitude
• Experience in providing individual and group counseling and interventions
• Proficiency and experience working in a computerized environment
• Bilingual (French and English) strong asset
• Experience with grief and bereavement, end of life
• Experience in hospice care, knowledge of hospice/palliative care philosophy
• Collaborate with all staff to ensure quality development, and delivery of hospice program
• Establish and maintain community relationships for referrals and program development
• Experience with Client Intake and Case Management
• Experience with Group Facilitation and training for grief support
• Participation in fund development and public engagement events
• Valid Driver's Licence and reliable transportation

Please note this description has been designed to indicate key responsibilities of the job and the nature of work performed by employees. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and tasks required of employees assigned to this job.

What we offer you:

The hiring range for this position is $53,761.50 to $ 61,600.50 per year, which reflects the expected starting salary based on qualifications and experience. Please note, this is not the full salary range for the position. Opportunities for growth within the full salary range are available in alignment with organizational policies and performance.

• Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Leadership team who values innovation, continuous improvement, quality and service excellence while appreciating work-life boundaries
• Staff who are deeply committed to excellent client care

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $27.57-$31.59 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person