Social Worker Full-time Job
Feb 5th, 2024 at 13:58 Public Service Ottawa 159 views Reference: 4444Job Details
JOB SUMMARY
The mandate of Long Term Care Services is to provide resident care based on the needs of individuals, as determined by medical, nursing, functional and psychosocial assessments, and on each resident's expressed needs. The care provided in each Home includes specialized, restorative, supportive and palliative care for persons with dementia, disabilities and health problems who cannot live independently in their homes, and whose needs cannot be met in the community.
You are responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating a social work program for the home within a social model of care in accordance with Ministry of Health and Long Term Care standards, Accreditation Canada standards and the mission, vision and values of the Long Term Care Branch. The focus is on the social and emotional wellbeing of the residents and their families.
You act as the facility Resident Placement Coordinator, including admissions, discharges and transfers, and as a member of the inter-disciplinary team, strengthen the psychosocial functioning and support systems of the home to assist successful resident transition to the home and ongoing individual quality of life in the home, with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 4 year university degree in Social Work
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Social Work
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- Health and social services systems in Ottawa
- Community resources
- Principles and practices of social work in a long term care setting within a social model of care
- Techniques, approaches and procedures appropriate to the inter-disciplinary management and delivery of care to residents with cognitive impairments, psychogeriatric conditions and physical impairments
- Group dynamics and team building techniques
- Crisis intervention
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Plan, organize and direct social work services in a social model of care
- Work effectively within an interdisciplinary team
- Liaise effectively with community, health and social agencies
- Excellent communication both verbally and in written form
- Set priorities and meet deadlines
- Counselling techniques
- Effective leadership and management qualities
- Strong and effective interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Tact and discretion, non-judgmental
- Self-starter
- Highly motivated to achieve program objectives through a cohesive, effective team
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Driver’s License Requirement: This position requires the successful candidate to use their own transportation.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
