Niagara Ina Grafton Gage Village (NIGGV) 413 Linwell Road St. Catharines, Ontario L2M 7Y2 www.niggv.on.ca

JOB TITLE: Social Worker

DEPARTMENT: Long Term Care

STATUS: Contract / Part-time (22.50 hours bi-weekly)

ROTATION:

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0800-1600

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0800-1600

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0800-1600

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We are looking for an exceptional Social Worker to join the team of Niagara Ina Grafton health care professionals. At Niagara Ina Grafton Gage Village, our team is passionate, friendly and possesses a positive attitude that is essential at our versatile organization. We are a company where you are not just a number - your experience, work ethic and brilliant ideas are acknowledged and valued!!. We strongly believe that we can do great things by working together.

WHO WE ARE

NIGGV is commonly referred to as the “Village,” and since 1958, we have grown to be one of the largest providers of services for seniors in Ontario. Today, we offer 338 rental/lease apartments and 47 bungalows of independent and assisted living. This community offers a variety of amenities (chapel, library, an auditorium with shuffleboard courts, four five-pin bowling lanes, billiard room, therapeutic/recreational swimming pool, lounges, atrium and café). The Village also accommodates 40 Long Term Care suites.

WHY WORK WITH US

• We are positive that we are able to check some of your boxes:
• We have shifts that fit most schedules with premiums for working evenings, nights and/or weekends. O/T hours are also available for those who are looking to take advantage of it.
• We encourage the residents of our community to care for their whole selves, and we encourage our employees to do the same by offering Extended Health Benefits, Disability, Life insurance, AD&D, and Pension Plan with 100% match from us for all full-time staff and 14% pay in lieu for part-time.
• We support the well-being of our employees, so we offer an EAP to help our team handle mental health and personal challenges. In addition, we offer a generous paid sick leave for full-timers, and any unused sick time is paid out to you at the end of each year.
• Amazing perks, including Employee Service Recognition programs, free parking, discounted meals from our Dining room and fitness room access.
• We ensure our team receives frequent comprehensive training and education to expand their hard skills because we believe that it is our team of health care professionals who help us to do great things.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Director of Care, this position will act as a support to Long Term Care residents and their families by providing comprehensive assessment, treatment and rehabilitation within a psychosocial rehabilitation model to individuals by using the principals of resident-centered care within the context of an interdisciplinary team approach. Such duties and responsibilities will be conducted in accordance with professional standards of practice and the policies of Niagara Ina Grafton Gage Village.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments from a systems perspective which will include contact information (POA), current family/social status, financial situation, community agency involvement, mental health status, psychosocial history, social work analysis, identified issues/goals and intervention plans.
• Identify and intervene with high-risk social situations such as Elder Abuse/Neglect, Financial Abuse, and others as appropriate utilizing best practice social work guidelines.
• Provide theory-based counselling which may include crisis intervention and illness adjustment counselling.
• Provide case management for residents including the facilitation of residents’ goals, connecting the residents and/or family with services and/or resources in the community.
• Facilitate complex family meetings requiring therapeutic counselling skills, conflict management, mediation, and skilled negotiation in order to identify and/or facilitate resident goals related to a therapeutic plan.
• Provide mentorship on areas of expertise to other health care providers of the multidisciplinary team of Long-Term Care.
• Assist the Director of Resident Care with the admission of residents into NIGGV by: coordinating and managing the facility waiting list, initiating contact with the prospective resident/substitute decision maker as required, and scheduling and conducting pre-admission NIGGV virtual tours and/or tours.
• Liaise with hospital discharge planner, community organizations, and other social workers in the community as required.
• Provide monthly reports on key indicator and other statistical data collection as required.
• Documents all patient related interventions adhering to the OCSWSSW Standards of Practice and the RSW discipline-specific documentation guidelines.
• Maintains expertise in social work practice and implements evidence-based best practices which includes family/individual and group treatment modalities, case management and crisis intervention.
• Maintain current working knowledge of relevant legislation which includes the following: Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Long Term Care Act, Child and Family Services Act, PHIPA, and Excellent Care for All Act.
• Meet the requirements of Ontario Social Work re-certification through continuing education as outlined by the OCSWSSW.
• Perform additional duties as required by the DOC.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s or College degree in psychology, social work, social service worker or related field.
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in long-term care, seniors housing, or similar environments that are affected by issues related to communal living and/or congregate settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office.
• Able to work effectively both in a team environment and as an independent professional.
• Good work performance and attendance record are essential.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with best practices, and related legislation (e.g., long term care, regulated health professions standards, infection control, health and safety, nursing standards, privacy, Public Health Standards).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate in English with team members, residents, family members and external care providers.

Please note that successful applicants will require a current Police Reference Check suitable for working with the vulnerable sector prior to commencing employment. It is required that all new hires are to have first and second dose of vaccination against Covid-19 as a condition of employment with Niagara Ina Grafton Gage Village.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should forward their cover letter and resume when applying for this position.

Niagara Ina Grafton Gage Village is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our leadership team is responsible for working with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Salary: $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Do you have a Bachelor's or College degree in psychology, social work, social service worker or related field?

Experience:

• Social Worker: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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