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Description et exigences de la tâche

• Initiates services to senior aged clients at the point of intake to ensure that proper assessment and initial service response occurs;
• Works with Older Adults and understands aging specific complexities that include, but are not limited to, Physical Health, Cognitive impairment and Mental Health;
• Develops clinically sound case treatment plans, using appropriate assessment tools, that are specific to the needs of clients and the objectives of the program in question;
• Collaborates with other appropriate service systems, organizations and individuals to ensure that services are well coordinated and meet a high standard of quality care and/or supervision; Identifies problems and possible solutions for resource use, and collaborates for service improvement; Provides support and education to family/friends/caregivers of clients or prospective clients.

• Completion of relevant post-secondary education (e.g. Geriatric Healthcare, Social Work and Social Services);
• In depth experience and knowledge of geriatric issues;
• In-depth knowledge of mental illness issues, the mental health system and other concepts related to the effects of serious mental illness;
• 3-5 years work experience in a geriatric health setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills;
• Demonstrated case management and referral skills; and ability to effectively link clients to supportive services;
• Self-directed and independent, but also experienced in working effectively as a member of multidisciplinary team, which includes internal and external stakeholders;
• Applied computer skills (Microsoft Office, Client Information Systems, Web browsing);
• Valid Driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle is required.

• Completion of relevant post-secondary education (e.g. Geriatric Healthcare, Social Work and Social Services);
• Criminal Record
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and statutory holidays as required;
• Must be willing to participate in an on-call rotation, if required.

• 3+ years of experience working with geriatric
• Valid license and access to vehicle
• Social Worker with good understanding in geriatric care coordination, harm reduction, and sound knowledge in Mental Health.
• Experience working with seniors
• Will be developing sound case treatment plans

• Do you have access to a vehicle?
• Do you have the relevant post-secondary education (e.g. Geriatric Healthcare, Social Work and Social Services)

• Driving Licence (required)
• SSW Diploma, a MSW, or education in geriatric healthcare (required)

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