Social Worker Ottawa

Job summary

The Social Worker is responsible for providing and managing cost-effective social work interventions, including assessment, counseling, and crisis management for individuals and families in the community. They must develop and implement care plans while collaborating with an interdisciplinary health care team to achieve client-centered outcomes.

Job details

Who We Are Under the supervision of the Food Services Supervisor, the Cook is responsible for the preparation and service of well-balanced meals to residents of the Carefor Civic Complex in Pembroke, ON, following established menus while considering therapeutic diets and resident’s preference in consultation with the supervisor. Responsibilities will be performed in accordance with food handling and safety standards, Canada’s Food Guide, and within the framework of Carefor Health and Community Services policies, procedures, and standards. This is a unionized position under OPSEU. This is a part-time, permanent (37.5 hours or 0.5 FTE) position with Allied Health working within the community of Ottawa, ON. Overview Is responsible for the provision and management of cost effective Social Work Interventions toindividuals and their families in the community. Care is provided within the framework of quality & riskmanagement and the standards and scope of practice set by Carefor and the provincial regulatorybody (OCSWSSW) for the Social Worker. Is responsible for the assessment, intervention,consultation and counseling to clients and their families in the community by; maximizing social,emotional and cognitive functioning; assessing capacity to manage finances and personal care needs,assisting with obtaining alternative housing; assisting with the establishment and maintenance ofsupport networks and assisting with crisis management and development of coping strategies. Responsibilities In all Carefor programs, the Social Worker provides service consistent with thestandards established by Carefor and provincial regulatory agencies/bodies. Thestandards of practice include: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.a) Provides complete, relevant assessment of the client and their environmentutilizing pre-set proceduresb) Develops a care plan with the client and family based on the assessmentc) Incorporates discharge planning into the care pland) Implements strategies or interventions according to the established care plane) Understands and practices role in relation to Standards of Practice for SocialWorkers and Carefor policies and proceduresf) Describes, evaluates and documents client’s responses to care plan utilizingestablished proceduresg) Utilizes appropriate interviewing and communication skills to obtain informationfrom the client/familyh) Describes and documents client care activity clearly, concisely, accurately andappropriately, according to Carefor standardsi) Evaluates client’s/families responses to care plan for the achievement ofrealistic client-centered outcomes and revises plan as requiredj) Demonstrates evidence of negotiation with client/family during delivery of carek) Demonstrates respect for client’s choices and decisionsl) Informs clients of foreseeable risks as well as rights, opportunities andobligations associated with the provision of Social Work servicesm) Analyses and incorporates current research findings into practicen) Reports and discusses client's status on a regular basis with other members ofthe health care team as appropriate Qualifications Licensed with the College of Social Work and Social Services ofOntario• Masters Degree in Social Work Preferred• Current certification in CPR• Current and valid driver’s license• Access to vehicle that is insured for business useExperience:Years & type of experience• 4 to 7 years Clinical practice experience preferred• Experience in community health preferredSkills:• Observation• Independent assessment• Knowledge of local community resources• Communication• Interpersonal relationship building• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a interdisciplinaryteam• Bilingual (English/French) preferred What We Offer Competitive wages Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Premiums for evening and weekend shifts Paid Travel and time Paid Orientation Paid professional development and training Employee Assistance Program EDI Statement Carefor values equity, diversity and inclusion in all its forms and recruits qualified individuals at all occupational levels that reflect the diversity of our clients and our community. We are committed to providing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know when contacted. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.

What you’ll do

The Social Worker is responsible for providing and managing cost-effective social work interventions, including assessment, counseling, and crisis management for individuals and families in the community. They must develop and implement care plans while collaborating with an interdisciplinary health care team to achieve client-centered outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed with the College of Social Work and Social Services of Ontario and possess a valid driver's license with access to an insured vehicle. A Master's degree in Social Work and 4 to 7 years of clinical practice experience are preferred.

Benefits

• Defined Pension Plan
• Paid Travel
• Paid Orientation
• Paid Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Shift Premiums

Listed skills

• case management · Preferred
• crisis management · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Social Work
• Clinical Practice
• Case Management
• Crisis Management
• Assessment
• Care Planning
• Discharge Planning
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Community Resources
• Documentation
• Counseling
• Bilingual
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Research
• Management
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Clinical Practices
• Community Health
• Food Services
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Negotiation
• Personal Care
• Safety Standards
• Relationship Building

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Social Worker
• Family / School / General Social Worker
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers

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