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About The Position

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Social Work, Social Services, Geriatric Care, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Supporting individuals living with dementia and their care partners
• Assessment, care planning, and service coordination
• Working in healthcare, human services, or inter-professional environments
• Strong knowledge of dementia care and person-centred practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness of diversity
• Knowledge of local health and social service systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and client databases
• Valid G Class driver’s license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle
• Vulnerable Sector Police Check (within the last 2 months)

Nice To Haves

• Preference given to regulated professionals in good standing with an Ontario regulatory body
• Membership in a relevant regulatory body is an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred supportive services including individual and family counselling, dementia education, advocacy, future care planning, and system navigation
• Manage a caseload primarily consisting of clients with complex needs
• Conduct assessments using the First Link Standardized Assessment and develop individualized support plans
• Support clients through pathways for assessment and diagnosis
• Support individuals living with dementia to remain safely in their homes as long as possible
• Provide education on dementia care practices to promote safety, reduce care partner stress, and prevent crisis situations
• Support care partners in responding to behavioural expressions of dementia
• Attend memory clinics, to conduct care partner interviews and participate in inter-professional team meetings to assist in the diagnostic process and develop plans for support.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners
• Represent the Alzheimer Society on committees and community initiatives
• Deliver services across multiple settings (office, home, community, clinic, virtual, phone, and email)

Benefits

• healthy work-life balance
• vibrant and fun organizational culture