Informations principales
Community Case Manager/ Social service worker
Poste: Non spécifié
Début: Dès que possible
End: Non spécifié
Lieu: Toronto, Canada
Type de collaboration: Projet seulement
Taux horaire: Non spécifié
Dernière mise à jour: 20 sept. 2024
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)