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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); Fluency in a second language is a strong asset and preferred;
• Valid Driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle is required.

• 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

• French not required

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

• Do you have a knowledge about the software, Procura?
• Do you have Valid Driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle as its required?
• Are you comfortable to travel within the city during your working hours?

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

• in seniors case management and care coordination support: 3 years (preferred)

• 75% (preferred)

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