Social Worker

2 weeks ago

Duncan, Canada Optima Living Full time

Let us welcome you home to The Hamlets at Duncan in Duncan, BC.

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada. 

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home. 

This is truly supported by our credo. "Let us welcome you home." All of us here feel it is an honour to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavours. 
The Social Worker counsels and provides guidance to individuals and/or families with various social, medical and/or psychiatric challenges, under the guidance of the Director of Care.

Responsibilities  

Interviews residents to determine nature and degree of problem, disability or illness and interprets dataAssists family members in understanding the residents' needs and aids the resident and family in working out realistic functional goals for the residentHelps resident and family members through individual or group conferences to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendationsSupports residents and families with problems concerning relationships or other aspects of social functioning affected by disabilityCollaborating with the multidisciplinary teams in diagnosis and treatment plansConducts psychosocial screening activities determining required specialized psychiatric assistanceServes on committees as required Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience 

Bachelor's degree in social work, or one of the following Counseling, Psychology, Behaviour science or related fieldMinimum 2 years experience working in a social services field or related capacity; or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achievedKnowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, and professional standards in the field of social workUnderstanding of community organizations and social service programs available Strong counselling and conflict resolution skillsExceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors, and operational partners Solid organizational skills, demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve 

Conditions of Employment 

Clear Police Information Check Clear Vulnerable Sector Check 

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