Full-Time Permanent Behavioural Social Worker

Hawthrone Place Care Centre; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Behavioural Social Worker to join their dedicated team. This role emphasizes the importance of making meaningful connections with residents and their families, providing essential support and counseling to promote well-being. The ideal candidate will have a strong moral compass and a commitment to teamwork, ensuring that every interaction is guided by respect and empathy. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and fosters personal and professional growth, making every moment count in the lives of those they serve.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Employee Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Support for Personal Growth

Qualifications

• Diploma in social services or a degree in Social Work required.
• Registration under the Social Work and Social Services Work Act is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate social service programs.
• Facilitate support groups for families and residents.
• Coordinate Family Council meetings and maintain outreach services.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Geriatric Social Work

Knowledge of RAI-MDS

Second Language Skills

Education

Diploma in Social Services

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Full-Time Permanent Behavioural Social Worker

Job Category: Programs

Requisition Number: FULLT002261

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• Posted: November 14, 2024
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Description

"How do you live in the moment?"

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter’. We seek a candidate who shares our values—someone passionate about making a difference, with a strong moral compass and commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is warm, caring, and capable of forming meaningful connections with those they serve. The Social Worker/Social Service Worker reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for providing orientation, informal education, support, and counseling to residents, families, and friends to promote comfort, well-being, and empowerment. Interventions will be necessary in interactions among individuals, families, staff, and the community.

Responsibilities

1. Develop, implement, and evaluate social service programs.
2. Support department managers in staff interventions when needed.
3. Facilitate support groups for families and residents.
4. Provide bereavement counseling for residents, families, and staff as needed.
5. Coordinate Family Council meetings.
6. Act as the Home Resident Placement Coordinator.
7. Participate in tours of the Home with potential applicants and their representatives.
8. Maintain a waitlist in conjunction with Home and Community Care Support Services.
9. Communicate with placement agencies, applicants, and their representatives to ensure occupancy targets are met.
10. Maintain outreach services by liaising with hospital social workers, discharge planners, community agencies, and other referral sources.
11. Understand and participate in quality indicator initiatives and improvement plans.
12. Participate in recruitment, orientation, retention, and performance management activities.
13. Review resident satisfaction data monthly and quarterly, with action plans for improvement.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The qualifications needed include:

• Diploma in social services, gerontology, or a degree in Social Work.
• Registration under the Social Work and Social Services Work Act with a current certificate (GPA, U-First!, or P.I.E.C.E.S).
• Or previous experience as a Social Worker or Social Services Worker in a Long-Term Care Home with relevant experience within the last five or seven years.
• Experience in geriatric social work is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of RAI-MDS; certification or the ability to obtain it within one year.
• Respect for individual dignity, autonomy, and rights.
• Second language skills are an asset.
• Commitment to confidentiality and legal requirements, including a Vulnerable Sector Check and TB testing.
• COVID-19 vaccination is required.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages
• Employee benefits and perks
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Support for personal and professional growth

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Please contact us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.