Social Worker

Durham Region; Brock; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham Region’s Lakeview Manor in Beaverton, Ontario seeks a Social Worker to provide counselling, education and support for residents, families and staff within Innovative Person-Centered Care.

You will respond to inquiries, coordinate transfers, complete assessments, engage with community services and participate in CQI and ethics committees, while maintaining confidentiality and working with interprofessional teams.

Qualifications

• University degree in Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology or Social Work) or equivalent; Master's in Social Work preferred.
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers as a Social Worker (SW).
• Formal training in gerontology; knowledge of aging, disease, death and dying.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Fixing Long Term Care (FLTC) Act and related policies.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and support an Innovative Person-Centered Care (IPPC) environment.
• Respond to inquiries from all stakeholders about the Home's programs and services and act as a referral source and liaison to those seeking information pertaining to long term care, resident care, aging and palliative care.
• Coordinate and support internal transfers in conjunction with appropriate legislation.
• Provide supportive counselling services and coordinate problem solving meetings with residents, families and other stakeholders as deemed necessary.
• Complete resident post-admission psycho-social assessments to meet MLTC regulations.
• Engage with various community-based agencies or programs as deemed necessary.
• Participate in internal committees and meetings such as Palliative Care, Ethics, P.I.E.C.E.S and Family Support Group.
• Act as a resource to staff and management, and develop and deliver education on regional and home specific policies and procedures, including problem solving, communication, ethics and abuse-free care.
• Schedule and attend care conferences as required.
• Participate in CQI initiatives and Accreditation process.
• Work with interprofessional teams to coordinate resident-specific services, such as memorial services and final Farewell.
• Be available to work weekends and evenings, as needed.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Communication skills

Confidentiality & empathy

MS Office knowledge

Electronic health record familiarity

Education

BA/BS in Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology or Social Work) or equivalent; Master’s in Social Work preferred

Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers registration (SW)

Formal gerontology training; knowledge of aging and palliative care

Knowledge of FLTC Act and related policies

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Electronic health care record (eHCR)

Job description

The Region of Durham is committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion within our organization and the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are Indigenous, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, members of LGBTQ2S+ communities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our workforce, including those who experience systemic barriers.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process upon request, based on any Code-protected ground.

Lakeview Manor

This position is located at Lakeview Manor in Beaverton, Ontario.

Social Worker

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Social Worker is responsible for providing support, counselling and education to residents, family members, staff and the community at large to create a harmonious living and working environment, under the umbrella of Innovative Person-Centered Care.

Specifically, the incumbent will:

• Encourage and support an Innovative Person-Centered Care (IPPC) environment
• Respond to inquiries from all stakeholders about the Home's programs and services and act as a referrral source and liaison to those seeking information pertaining to long term care, resident care, aging and palliative care
• Coordinate and support internal transfers in conjunction with appropriate legislation
• Provide supportive counselling services and coordinate problem solving meetings withresidents, families and other stakeholders, as deemed necessary
• Complete resident post-admission psycho-social assessments to meet the MLTC regulations
• Engage with various community-based agencies or programs, as deemed necessary
• Participate and engage in various internal committees and meetings, such as Palliative Care, Ethics, P.I.E.C.E.S. and Family Support Group
• Act as a resource to staff and management, and develop and deliver education on various regional and home specific policies and procedures, including problem solving, communication, ethics and abuse free care
• Schedule and attend care conferences as required
• Participate in CQI initiatives and Accreditation process
• Work with the interprofessional teams to coordinate resident specific services, such as memorial services and final Farewell
• Be available to work weekends and evenings, as needed

The successful applicant will possess:

• A University Degree in Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology or Social Work) or equivalent; a Master's Degree in Social Work is preferred
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers as a Social Worker (SW)
• Several years relevant experience in a health care setting, preferably working in a residential setting such as a long-term care facility
• Formal training in gerontology, along with knowledge of aging, disease, death and dying
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Fixing Long Term Care (FLTC) Act and other relevant policies, procedures and legislation
• Demonstrated problem solving, conflict resolution, mediation, negotiationand counselling skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with strong facilitation and presentation abilities
• Working knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Electronic health care record (eHCR)
• Extensive knowledge in palliative care and the use of ethical frameworks when solving problems
• P.I.E.C.E.S certification preferred
• Proven organizational, time management and project management skills
• The ability to work collaboratively with residents, family members and members of the interdisciplinary health care team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and unconditional positive regard, and empathetic ability to develop therapeutic relationships

Management & Exempt Salary Grade 4

• Salary: $90,818 to $113,523 per annum

Conditions of Employment

All applicants are expected to comply with the Region of Durham's Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct Policies throughout the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check dated within six (6) months from date of hire. Additionally, tuberculosis screening will be required in accordance with the FLTCAct (O.Reg. 246/22). Proof of education, qualifications and any other job bona fide requirements will also be collected. Finally, compliance with the Mask Fit Testing Program is required and will be coordinated as part of the orientation process.

The Region of Durham is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity and you require accommodation, or if this information is required in an accessible format, please contact us at [e-mail] and aRecruiter will provide appropriate assistance pursuant to the Region's Accommodation and Accessibility policies. Follow us on social media @RegionofDurham.

The Region of Durham may utilize artificial intelligence to assist in the preliminary assessment of applicant qualifications and submitted materials. These tools are used for the purpose of supporting and enhancing an evaluation by a human decision-maker and any information provided by AI to a human decision-maker is not determinative. Final decisions are made solely by authorized human decision-makers.