Social Worker- Allied Health

Carefor Health & Community Services; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support services organization in Ottawa is seeking a Social Worker to address the social determinants of health for individuals and families. You will provide therapeutic counselling, assist clients in navigating health care systems, and advocate for informed decision-making. The ideal candidate will have experience in mental health and a commitment to community service. This role includes great benefits and a flexible schedule.

Benefits

Comprehensive onboarding

HOOPP pension plan

Great benefits

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• Experience in therapeutic counselling and advocacy.
• Skilled in navigating health care systems and promoting informed decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Address social determinants of health for individuals and families.
• Provide therapeutic counselling for mental health needs.
• Assist clients in resolving health-related challenges.

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity: Social Worker- Allied Health Permanent

Social workers address the social determinants of health (SDH) of individuals and families in the community, recognizing how these factors influence health status and outcomes. They are skilled facilitators who assist clients and families in resolving challenges related to changing health care status, provide therapeutic counselling to address mental health needs and coping abilities of clients, caregivers and families, and serve as experts in system navigation, advocacy, and promoting informed decision-making.

About Us

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. Carefor is the founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses and has supported seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario since 1897.

For our staff, we are committed to helping them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training, you will continually improve your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule, we’re looking out for you and your family. At Carefor, we know our work matters and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives.

Accessibility Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that ensures applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

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