Social Worker – Hospice (Russian Speaking) | 12–18 Month Contract
About the role
Key Responsibilities
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Provide comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment, develop collaborative goals and create effective care plans with clients with life limiting illness and their caregivers/families.
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Complete risk assessments and crisis interventions within a psychosocial framework.
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Support Advanced Care Planning conversations (ACP) and provide related education to clients, caregivers and families
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Assess grief support needs from an evidence-based model and tailor interventions (social, educational, clinical) appropriately
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Provide individual grief counselling and facilitate bereavement groups
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Maintain an understanding of relevant legislation such as Health Care Consent Act, Medical Assistance in Dying, PHIPA, Substitute Decisions Act and their application to practice.
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Understand and apply current norms of practice and best practices in Hospice Palliative Care and Grief and Bereavement.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Will Bring:
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Master of Social Work
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Minimum 3 years related clinical experience
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Fluency in Russian is required; Yiddish and/or Hebrew are considered assets.
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Member of OCSWSSW in good standing
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Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a vehicle
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Experience working within the health care system, preferably in a Hospice Palliative Care setting
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Strong group facilitation skills
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Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills
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Knowledge of Jewish culture, community needs and resources considered an asset
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your résumé and cover letter by visiting the Career Opportunities page at https://www.jfandcs.com/jobs***.***
Jewish Family and Child Service is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds. Accommodations during all phases of the hire process will be made wherever possible. Please advise us if any accommodations are required.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
To learn more about Jewish Family and Child Service, please visit: www.jfandcs.com | www.facebook.com/jfandcs
Experience
Required
- 3 year(s): Related clinical experience
Education
Required
- Master's degree or better in Social Work or related field
About Jewish Family and Children's Services
Since 1850, JFCS of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties has provided comprehensive, caring social services to Bay Area residents of all ages and faiths. We help people solve personal problems--from cradle to rocking chair--in order to strengthen the individual, strengthen the family and strengthen the community.
Mission Statement
Jewish Family and Children's Services exists to provide professional and volunteer services for the purposes of developing, restoring and maintaining the competency of families and individuals of all ages.
Traditionally, Jewish Family and Children's agencies carry a special responsibility within the Jewish community for reaching out to children, the aged, those with special needs, the alienated and the dependent, and for the resettlement and acculturation of refugees and immigrants.
As part of the network of Jewish community services, the Agency helps promote Jewish continuity through the provision of preventive, educational, therapeutic and supportive services, within the context of historic Jewish values, emphasizing inter-generational ties and community responsibility.
Social Worker – Hospice (Russian Speaking) | 12–18 Month Contract
About the role
Key Responsibilities
-
Provide comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment, develop collaborative goals and create effective care plans with clients with life limiting illness and their caregivers/families.
-
Complete risk assessments and crisis interventions within a psychosocial framework.
-
Support Advanced Care Planning conversations (ACP) and provide related education to clients, caregivers and families
-
Assess grief support needs from an evidence-based model and tailor interventions (social, educational, clinical) appropriately
-
Provide individual grief counselling and facilitate bereavement groups
-
Maintain an understanding of relevant legislation such as Health Care Consent Act, Medical Assistance in Dying, PHIPA, Substitute Decisions Act and their application to practice.
-
Understand and apply current norms of practice and best practices in Hospice Palliative Care and Grief and Bereavement.
-
Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Will Bring:
-
Master of Social Work
-
Minimum 3 years related clinical experience
-
Fluency in Russian is required; Yiddish and/or Hebrew are considered assets.
-
Member of OCSWSSW in good standing
-
Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a vehicle
-
Experience working within the health care system, preferably in a Hospice Palliative Care setting
-
Strong group facilitation skills
-
Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills
-
Knowledge of Jewish culture, community needs and resources considered an asset
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your résumé and cover letter by visiting the Career Opportunities page at https://www.jfandcs.com/jobs***.***
Jewish Family and Child Service is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds. Accommodations during all phases of the hire process will be made wherever possible. Please advise us if any accommodations are required.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
To learn more about Jewish Family and Child Service, please visit: www.jfandcs.com | www.facebook.com/jfandcs
Experience
Required
- 3 year(s): Related clinical experience
Education
Required
- Master's degree or better in Social Work or related field
About Jewish Family and Children's Services
Since 1850, JFCS of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties has provided comprehensive, caring social services to Bay Area residents of all ages and faiths. We help people solve personal problems--from cradle to rocking chair--in order to strengthen the individual, strengthen the family and strengthen the community.
Mission Statement
Jewish Family and Children's Services exists to provide professional and volunteer services for the purposes of developing, restoring and maintaining the competency of families and individuals of all ages.
Traditionally, Jewish Family and Children's agencies carry a special responsibility within the Jewish community for reaching out to children, the aged, those with special needs, the alienated and the dependent, and for the resettlement and acculturation of refugees and immigrants.
As part of the network of Jewish community services, the Agency helps promote Jewish continuity through the provision of preventive, educational, therapeutic and supportive services, within the context of historic Jewish values, emphasizing inter-generational ties and community responsibility.