Social Worker (Full-Time) – Home Health & Community Support

111013 ParaMed Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programs

Recognition programs

Flexible scheduling

Health benefits

Company devices

Mileage reimbursement

Employee perks

Exclusive offers

Job summary

ParaMed is seeking a Social Worker to assess, resolve and support clients and families facing psychosocial, medical and mental health challenges in residential or institutional settings.

In this role, you will conduct assessments, develop SMART goals, design evidence-based treatment plans and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to link clients with community resources, advocate for families, and maintain compliant records.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work combined with registration/licensing with provincial regulatory college
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a practicing Social Worker preferably in a community setting
• Working knowledge of Mental Health Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Healthcare Consent Act and others
• Superior oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients and families
• Effective skills in critical thinking and problem solving
• Knowledge of applicable community resources available for clients and families
• Current certification (within the past 12 months) of First Aid, CPR completed within Canada
• Able to provide a current, clear VPS

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments related to financial, accommodation, legal or mental health barriers
• Assist clients in setting S.M.A.R.T. goals
• Design and implement treatment plan for clients using evidence based information, best practice, and clinical expertise
• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of government agencies, healthcare workers, and other community resources
• Advocate on behalf of clients and families dealing with mental health or disabilities, chronic medical conditions, addictions, palliative and other situations
• Identify and link clients and families to available resources within the community
• Offer health teaching to clients, families and caregivers as it relates to client’s medical condition
• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, client response, and progress toward goal achievement or for need to alter goals
• Communicate with the Health Care team regarding findings, treatments and progress
• Maintain professional client records related to client encounters and plans in compliance with ParaMed’s policy and the standards applied by the regulatory body or college
• Maintain the knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe, efficient, effective service in all areas of practice by keeping abreast of changes in practice setting that affect scope of practice

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Advocacy

Empathy

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

ParaMed is seeking a Social Worker to assess, resolve and support clients and families facing psychosocial, medical and mental health challenges in residential or institutional settings.

In this role, you will conduct assessments, develop SMART goals, design evidence-based treatment plans and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to link clients with community resources, advocate for families, and maintain compliant records.