Social Worker- Allied Health

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

Job summary

A leading health and community services organization in Eastern Ontario is seeking a dedicated Social Worker. The role involves addressing social determinants of health and providing therapeutic support to individuals and families. With a focus on inclusion and empowerment, Carefor is committed to making a positive impact on community health and well-being.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

HOOPP pension plan

Comprehensive onboarding and training

Qualifications

• Experienced in therapeutic counselling.
• Skilled in resolving health care challenges.
• Trained to address mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with mental health coping strategies.
• Navigate health care systems for clients.
• Advocate for client needs and informed decision-making.

Skills

Counselling

Advocacy

System Navigation

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 1,400 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. Please visit our website for more information.

At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives. For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Our staff love working in the community because they can see a real impact in the lives of their clients and their families. See more about working with Carefor .

We are driven to help our staff learn, develop and 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.

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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