Social Worker

Alzheimer Society of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alzheimer Society of Toronto is seeking a Social Worker to provide support and education to individuals with dementia and their families. The role involves facilitating support groups, managing educational workshops, and collaborating with community professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social work, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to social justice. The position offers a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including a health plan and a pension plan.

Benefits

Generous employer paid health benefit plan

Employee and Family Assistance Plan

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

3-Weeks Paid Vacation

Flexible working hours

Paid professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in counseling or related field required.
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic support and case consultation to individuals and families.
• Facilitate support groups and educational workshops for caregivers.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree of Social Work

Master of Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Job description

The Alzheimer Society of Toronto’s vision is a world without Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Our mission is to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and to promote research.

Our Values: Collaboration Accountability Respect Excellence

Social Worker

The role of the Alzheimer Society of Toronto is to offer support, information, and education to people with dementia, their families, and their caregivers, to increase public awareness of dementia, to promote research, and to advocate for services that respect the dignity of the individual.

The Social Worker position offers therapeutic support, information, education, and referral sources to persons with dementia and their family caregivers. Social Workers also offer case consultation to professionals in the community.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Utilize social work processes during 1-1 interactions to assist individuals – persons with dementia, caregivers, and professionals – with dementia-related concerns and develop problem-solving plans/approaches.
  
• Facilitate and manage dementia-associated support groups.
  
• Facilitate educational workshops for care partners and people living with dementia as needed.
  
• Work within a team to develop, implement, evaluate, and improve training sessions, support groups, speaking engagements, and the counseling process.
  
• Keep up to date with new developments in dementia research and care, as well as relevant services in the community.
  
• Actively participate in fulfilling the Society’s mandate, including maintaining records, statistics, and assisting with program development.
  
• Act as a staff liaison to volunteer committees, as assigned.
  
• Liaise with the community to increase awareness of the Society’s mandate and services.
  
• Support/supervise social work field placement students, as needed.
  
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s Degree of Social Work is Required; Master of Social Work is considered an asset
  
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is required
  
• Minimum of three years’ experience in full-time employment in counseling or a related field is required.
  
• Work experience with clients diagnosed with dementia and/or their families is considered an asset.
  
• In-depth knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
  
• Strong Communication skills (verbal and written)
  
• Excellent computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) andZoom is required
  
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Strong organizational and time management skills
  
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and work with the team to accomplish goals
  
• Evening, weekend and off-site work may be required
  
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
  
• Ability to speak languages other than English is an asset
  
• Commitment to continuing professional development
  
• Access to a vehicle is an asset

What We Offer:

• Work life balance is important to us here at the Alzheimer Society. That is why we offer our employees:
• A generous employer paid health benefit plan
  
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
  
• A Defined Contribution Pension Plan with up to 5% employer matching after one year of service
  3-Weeks Paid Vacation, Personal Days (2) and Equity Floater Days (3) per fiscal year, that can be used at any time
  
• Hybrid working arrangements include working from home, choice of offices and flexible hours
  Paid professional development opportunities

Hiring Range & Salary Range:

Hiring Zone: $60,000 - $65,000

Commitment to Equitable Recruitment:

The Alzheimer Society of Toronto recognizes the value and dignity of each individual and ensures everyone has open, unhindered access to employment opportunities, free form any barriers, systemic or otherwise.Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process, in accordance with the Human Rights Code and AODA.

Our values include justice and connection and are the guideposts we use for decision-making of all
kinds. We believe that this will guide the organization toward a place of inclusion for all - where equity and access to essential supports and services becomes the reality.

The Alzheimer Society welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity and social justice and we encourage applications from First Nations, Inuit and Métis, Indigenous Peoples of North America, Black and persons of colour, persons with disabilities, people living with dementia, care partners and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.

Closing Date: May 30th, 2025