Social Worker, Caregiver Education and Support

Alzheimer Society of Toronto•Toronto, ON

16d•CA$64,000 - CA$70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Social Worker, Caregiver Education and Support position is responsible for offering therapeutic support, education, information, referrals, and resource navigation to people living with dementia and their family caregivers. The Social Worker, Caregiver Education and Support will also deliver lectures and workshops and participate in other information activities to increase caregiver knowledge of dementia. This role will offer dementia-specific education to people living with dementia, their families, caregivers, and others in Toronto. Utilizing social work processes, they will assist program participants in considering issues relevant to their situation and develop program-solving plans.

Requirements

University degree in Social Work.
Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, in good standing, is required.
Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in full-time employment in social work, group facilitation or a related field
In-depth knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, community healthcare systems, and available resources
Experience developing and facilitating educational, and group programs
Excellent presentation, public speaking, facilitation, and group work skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer applications
Demonstrated commitment to professional development is essential.
Outstanding inter-personal, organizational, and teamwork skills to accomplish goals with the ability to work independently and take initiative
High level of attention to detail, professionalism, and strong work ethics
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Work experience with clients with dementia and their families is an asset.
Bilingualism (English and a second language) and access to a vehicle are considered assets.

Responsibilities

Utilize social work processes during 1-1 interactions to assist individuals – persons with dementia, caregivers with dementia-related concerns and developing problem-solving plans/approaches.
Facilitate and manage dementia-related support groups
Work within a team to develop, implement, evaluate, and improve training sessions, support groups, speaking engagements and the counseling process
Participate in the fulfillment of the Society’s mandate, including maintaining records, statistics, and assisting with program development
Support/supervise social work field placement students, as needed.
Develop, deliver and facilitate dementia information sessions and educational workshops to various stakeholders across the city, focusing primarily on people living with dementia, and caregivers, and occasionally, as needed, with the general public
Coordinate education events and speaking arrangements for caregivers and people living with dementia.
Provide support to clients and facilitators participating in the Peer Support Group program.
Utilize social work processes to assist program participants in considering issues relevant to their situation and developing problem-solving plans
Promote awareness and understanding of the importance of dementia specific education and information to diverse groups
Maintain ongoing contact with colleagues and contacts external to the organization clients to ensure educational requirements are met.
Act as a resource for inquiries from the general public and for the Society’s programs and services.
Work within a team to develop, implement, evaluate and improve workshop content, process, and speaking engagements to ensure that they have met the requirements of the target group.
Keep up to date with new developments in dementia research and care as well as relevant services in the community.
Acting as a staff liaison to volunteer committees, as assigned
Liaise with the community to increase awareness of the Society’s mandate and services