The Social Worker plays a vital role in supporting the psychosocial well-being of residents/clients in long-term care (LTC). This role integrates advanced social work skills such as comprehensive assessments, individualized care planning, crisis intervention, advocacy, and program development. The Social Worker collaborates within an interprofessional team to deliver holistic, person-centered care that addresses the diverse needs of residents/clients and their families, ensuring alignment with the City's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in social work (BSW)
- Currently registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and be in good standing
- Experience working with adults living with complex and/or chronic health and mental health challenges in settings such as social service organizations, long-term care, outpatient clinics, community care setting, continuing care/rehabilitation facilities, or hospitals
- Experience conducting psychosocial assessments using various clinical assessment tools (e.g. cognitive screening tools) and creating or modifying care plans to address the needs of physically and cognitively compromised residents and their families, ensuring holistic and person-centered care
- Experience utilizing therapeutic interventions and facilitating referrals to health and community services and community linkages to support the psychosocial needs of residents and their families
- Advanced knowledge of human behaviour, supportive counseling, and intervention techniques
- Ability to evaluate mental status, psychosocial needs, and abilities of individuals, developing realistic long-term and short-term plans such as intervention plans
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to prepare, document, and present case histories and care plans to families and interprofessional teams
- Ability to deliver high levels of person-centered care & service and to work collaboratively and effectively in an interprofessional team to develop strategies for care planning
- Familiarity with the City of Toronto Senior Services and Long-Term Care Division's work and responsibilities and CareTO Model of Care and its implications for long-term care
- Proven tact, discretion, and sensitivity to discuss problems/options with residents/clients and their families and maintain confidentiality
- The ability to connect and build rapport with a diverse resident population with varied cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds
- The ability to gather and compile information and data from multiple sources to identify residents'/clients' needs
- The ability to manage conflicting priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain adequate resident/client records
- Ability to independently organize and carry out work assignments
- Basic familiarity with the use of statistics in healthcare and data collection
- Knowledge of Ontario healthcare laws and regulations as they relate to long term care such as the Fixing Long Term Care Act
- Knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) IV diagnostic classification system
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required to meet the needs of the residents/clients and their families
- Experience in leading educational sessions in a healthcare setting to various types of healthcare professionals
- Gerontological education
- Experience in crisis intervention
- Master of social work (MSW)
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
