Registered Social Worker- Adult Services

Summary

Registered Social Worker – Older Adult Services (55+) specializes in supporting Anishinabek adults and their families. The social worker will provide direct mental health counseling, conduct psychosocial assessments, and navigate complex healthcare transitions, with a goal of maximizing clients’ independence, dignity, and quality of life.

• Assist the client in identifying care plan goals to ensure that the client’s psychosocial needs are met, enhancing their overall quality of life
• Provide individual counseling to help elders cope with grief, trauma, dementia, depression, and anxiety
• Conduct psychosocial assessments including evaluating a client’s cognitive function, mental health, living situation, and social determinants of health to determine appropriate care
• Collaborate with social and health care services to ensure a holistic approach to client care
• Refer to appropriate cultural, social and health care services
• Caregiver support:
  Provide education and resources to prevent caregiver burnout

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW). Masters level preferred (MSW)
• Must be in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
• Criminal record and vulnerable sector checks

• Strong knowledge of geriatric-specific assessment tools and understanding of age-related mental health challenges
• Knowledge of Substitute Decision-Making and capacity considerations
• Understanding and sensitivity for the Anishinaabe culture

Ability to speak Anishinaabemowin is an asset

Frequent interruptions within the office environment

Frequent travel across the Manitoulin Island district required