Social Worker- Allied Health

Carefor Health & Community Services; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support service provider in Ottawa is seeking a Social Worker to address social determinants of health and provide therapeutic counselling. The ideal candidate will assist individuals and families in navigating health challenges and offer support for mental health needs. This role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development and benefits that support work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Comprehensive onboarding

HOOPP pension plan

Great benefits

Qualifications

• Skilled in addressing social determinants of health.
• Experience in therapeutic counselling for mental health needs.
• Expertise in advocacy and system navigation.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals and families with health challenges.
• Provide therapeutic counselling and support.
• Promote informed decision-making among clients.

Skills

Therapeutic counselling

System navigation

Advocacy

Community support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

The Opportunity: Social Worker- Allied Health Permanent

Social workers are responsible for addressing the social determinants of health (SDH) of individuals and their families in the community—as these factors often have a significant impact on health status and health outcomes. Social workers are skilled facilitators who can assist clients and families to resolve challenges related to changing health care status. They have the training and skills to provide therapeutic counselling to address mental health needs and coping ability of clients, caregivers and families. As well they are 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. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897.

For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving 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.

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 will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

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