Registered Social Worker- Older Adult Services (55+)

Noojmowin Teg Health Centre; Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Noojmowin Teg Health Centre is seeking a Registered Social Worker for Older Adult Services (55+) to provide essential mental health counseling and psychosocial assessments for Anishinabek adults and their families. This position aims to enhance clients’ independence, dignity, and quality of life through individualized care.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in social work, preferably a master’s degree, and strong knowledge of age-related mental health challenges. A commitment to cultural sensitivity and support for clients' families is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
• Criminal record and vulnerable sector checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in identifying care plan goals to meet psychosocial needs.
• Provide individual counseling for grief, trauma, and mental health issues.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments to evaluate cognitive function and living situations.
• Collaborate with social and health care services for holistic care.
• Refer clients to appropriate cultural and health services.
• Provide education for caregiver support.

Skills

Mental health counseling

Psychosocial assessments

Geriatric-specific assessment tools

Anishinaabe cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW)

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Summary

Registered Social Worker – Older Adult Services (55+) specializes in supporting Anishinabek adults and their families. The social worker will provide direct mental health counseling, conduct psychosocial assessments, and navigate complex healthcare transitions, with a goal of maximizing clients’ independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the client in identifying care plan goals to ensure that the client’s psychosocial needs are met, enhancing their overall quality of life
• Provide individual counseling to help elders cope with grief, trauma, dementia, depression, and anxiety
• Conduct psychosocial assessments including evaluating a client’s cognitive function, mental health, living situation, and social determinants of health to determine appropriate care
• Collaborate with social and health care services to ensure a holistic approach to client care
• Refer to appropriate cultural, social and health care services
• Caregiver support: Provide education and resources to prevent caregiver burnout

Requirements

Mandatory

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW). Masters level preferred (MSW)
• Must be in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
• Criminal record and vulnerable sector checks

Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of geriatric-specific assessment tools and understanding of age-related mental health challenges
• Knowledge of Substitute Decision-Making and capacity considerations
• Understanding and sensitivity for the Anishinaabe culture

Ability

Ability to speak Anishinaabemowin is an asset

Work Conditions

Frequent interruptions within the office environment

Frequent travel across the Manitoulin Island district required