About the role

Social Worker in Canada supporting clients' psychosocial and health-related issues through assessments and collaboration. Engage with multi-disciplinary teams and community resources for effective care.

Responsibilities

Conduct client assessments related to financial, accommodation, legal or mental health barriers
Assist clients in setting S.M.A.R.T. goals
Design and implement treatment plan for clients using evidence based information, best practice, and clinical expertise
Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of government agencies, healthcare workers, and other community resources
Advocate on behalf of clients and families dealing with mental health or disabilities, chronic medical conditions, addictions, palliative and other situations
Identify and link clients and families to available resources within the community
Offer health teaching to clients, families and caregivers as it relates to client ’s medical condition
Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, client response, and progress toward goal achievement or for need to alter goals
Communicate with the Health Care team regarding findings, treatments and progress
Maintain professional client records related to client encounters and plans in compliance with ParaMed’s policy and the standards applied by the regulatory body or college.
Maintain the knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe, efficient, effective service in all areas of practice by keeping abreast of changes in practice setting that affect scope of practice

Degree in Social Work combined with registration /licensing with provincial regulatory college
Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a practicing Social Worker preferably in a community setting
Working knowledge of applicable legislation including Mental Health Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Healthcare Consent Act and others
Superior oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients and families possessing varying abilities for understanding
Effective skills in critical thinking and problem solving
Knowledge of applicable community resources available for clients and families
Current certification (within the past 12 months) of First Aid, CPR completed within Canada
Able to provide a current, clear Vulnerable Position Screening (VPS)