Social Worker

Extendicare•London, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Social Worker working in the community, you will provide in home and virtual care for an adult population that may suffer from a variety of health conditions. You will utilize your expertise in supporting clients with assessing client needs, developing action plans, offering support through education and provide support by connecting with community resources. You will assist in helping individuals with housing needs, those requiring income assistance, supporting with food security and providing overall support for their well-being. This position provides flexible working hours and self scheduling, competitive pay and allows you to make an impact in your community supporting clients by helping them tackle systemic barriers and improve their overall quality of life.

Requirements

Degree in Social Work combined with registration /licensing with provincial regulatory college
Working knowledge of applicable legislation including Mental Health Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Healthcare Consent Act and others
Superior oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients and families possessing varying abilities for understanding
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 Vulnerable Position Screening (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