Social Worker

Extendicare; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior care provider is hiring a Full time Social Worker for a contract position in Scarborough, Ontario. The role involves providing social work services, conducting counseling sessions, and maintaining necessary records. Candidates should possess a Masters in Social Work and experience in long-term care settings is preferred. This position offers mentorship and opportunities for career growth within the organization.

Benefits

Continuous mentorship and support

Opportunities for advancement

A rewarding work experience

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited University.
• Previous experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Competency in conducting individual counseling and group sessions.

Responsibilities

• Provides counseling or group sessions for residents and families.
• Maintains required records and reports in accordance with policies.
• Participates on committees related to resident care and operation.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Crisis Intervention

Behavioral Health

Case Management

Addiction Counseling

Education

Masters degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Job Description

At Extendicare we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our team you will provide social work services for residents and families within legislative and budgetary parameters.

We are currently hiring for a Full time Social Worker for a contract position at Extendicare Rouge Valley located in Scarborough Ontario

What youll be doing

• Provides counseling or group sessions for residents and families while evaluating program effectiveness.
• Maintains all required records reports statistics etc. for both residents and department in accordance with policies procedures and legislative requirements.
• Participates on committees related to resident care and operation of the Home as required. Establishes and maintains communications with other disciplines residents and families to ensure resident needs are being met.
• Liaises with government officials Extendicare consultants and other professionals in relation to resident care needs and department activities.

What you bring

Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited University.

Previous experience in a long-term care setting preferred.

Competency in conducting individual counseling and group sessions.

What youll get

Continuous mentorship support for life-long learning and growth opportunities

Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization

A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 senior care and living centres as well as our home health care operations we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23700 team members are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Time Type : Full time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare youre joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.

Key Skills

Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1