Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Associationis a non-profit charitable community services agency established since 1976. Our spectrum of services has grown from the delivery of Chinese meals-on-wheels service to a full range of community support services, covering the whole Greater Toronto Area.

With a staff of 500 members (including full-time and part-time staff) and the help of a pool of 850 active volunteers, we serve over 15,000 clients a year, including seniors, adults, youth with physical, social, emotional and health challenges. 3,000 of whom are "home-bound" and frail.

We are currently seeking aSocial Workerto fill a vacant position at our Community Support Services team.

**Terms :**Full Time Permanent

**Location:**Community & 300 Silver Star Blvd.

Pay range :$43,000 – $56,000 annually

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct client services, including intake assessments, care plan development, case management, client interventions, support counseling, service navigation, and providing information and referral services
• Advocate for clients and their caregivers/families on social, psychosocial and mental health matters, ensuring culturally sensitivity
• Assess community needs and strengths to support skill-building, health advocacy and social action initiatives
• Coordinate and deliver bereavement services
• Develop and implement elder abuse prevention programs to raise community awareness, educate the community, and promote agency services
• Organize and facilitate workshops and special events, such as tax clinics
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including cases files, group activities, program statistics, evaluation reports, and financial documents for fee-based services
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications & Job Requirement:

• Diploma in Social Service Work or Bachelor of Social Work from an accredited institution
• Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
• Minimum of 2 years of case management experience in a community-based setting
• Proficient in case management, coordination, and psychological counselling techniques, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Strong understanding of social support services, welfare system and community resources in the GTA
• Excellent client service skills including needs assessment, care plan development, and group facilitation
• Knowledge of community resources for health promotion, chronic disease management, and prevention
• Experience in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating education programs and activities within communities
• Strong communication, time management and problem solving skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients, families, volunteers, and community stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other data-based applications (AlayaCare) is an asset
• Fluency in written and spoken English, as well a second language commonly used by clients, such as Cantonese or Mandarin, is preferred
• Valid vulnerable sector police record check completed within the past 12 months
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is an asset

Benefits:

• Dental Care
• Extended Health Care
• RRSP match
• Comprehensive Orientation Program
• Training and Education Subsidy

Interested applicants may apply through Carefirst’s careers page, Indeed, or by emailing hr@carefirstontario.ca

Carefirst is an equal opportunity employer. We are also committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange a reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.