Overview
Social Worker Jobs in Ottawa, Ontario at City of Ottawa
Title: Social Worker
Company: City of Ottawa
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Requisition ID: 11526
Department: Community & Social Services Dept.
Service: Long Term Care Services
Branch: LTC (Gary Armstrong) Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP
Salary Information: $79 810,64 - $97 111,56 annually (2022 rates of pay)
Location: 200 Island Lodge Road
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Community and Social Services; Long term Care
Application Close: 16/02/2024
Job SummaryThe mandate of Long Term Care Services is to provide resident care based on the needs of individuals, as determined by medical, nursing, functional and psychosocial assessments, and on each resident’s expressed needs. The care provided in each Home includes specialized, restorative, supportive and palliative care for persons with dementia, disabilities and health problems who cannot live independently in their homes, and whose needs cannot be met in the community.
You are responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating a social work program for the home within a social model of care in accordance with Ministry of Health and Long Term Care standards, Accreditation Canada standards and the mission, vision and values of the Long Term Care Branch. The focus is on the social and emotional wellbeing of the residents and their families.
You act as the facility Resident Placement Coordinator, including admissions, discharges and transfers, and as a member of the inter-disciplinary team, strengthen the psychosocial functioning and support systems of the home to assist successful resident transition to the home and ongoing individual quality of life in the home, with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement.
Education And ExperienceCompletion of 4 year university degree in Social Work
Minimum Of 3 Years Of Experience In Social WorkCERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCESRegistered Social Service Worker with OCSWSSW
KNOWLEDGE
Health and social services systems in Ottawa
Community resources
Principles and practices of social work in a long term care setting within a social model of care
Techniques, approaches and procedures appropriate to the inter-disciplinary management and delivery of care to residents with cognitive impairments, psychogeriatric conditions and physical impairments
Group dynamics and team building techniques
Crisis intervention
Competencies, Skills And Abilities
Plan, organize and direct social work services in a social model of care
Work effectively within an interdisciplinary team
Liaise effectively with community, health and social agencies
Excellent communication both verbally and in written form
Set priorities and meet deadlines
Counselling techniques
Effective leadership and management qualities
Strong and effective interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Tact and discretion, non-judgmental
Self-starter
Highly motivated to achieve program objectives through a cohesive, effective team
What You Need To Know
Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check.
Driver’s License Requirement: This position requires the successful candidate to use their own transpor…
