Requisition ID: 7596
Department: Community & Social Services Dept.
Service: Long Term Care Services
Branch: LTC (Centre D\'Accueil) 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: Champlain Ctr. 275 Perrier Avenue
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Community and Social Services
Application Close: 19/04/2023
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups using the self-identification questions as part of the on-line application process. The City of Ottawa is committed to an equitable, strategic and inclusive hiring process and supports a workforce that reflects the diverse population of Ottawa. In addition to meeting the requirements of the position, the following are considered assets:

• Lived experience and identity as a member of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and other equity- deserving groups

• Experience working with a diversity of communities from the many intersecting social identities, such as race, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientation, disability, class and religions facing the greatest systemic and structural barriers
• Knowledge of community demographics and the related socio-economic realities of diverse groups
• Demonstrated understanding of the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Ability to apply an equity and inclusion lens to customer service and to internal decision-making processes
• Ability to communicate in a language other than French or English
  

JOB SUMMARY

The 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 EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in Social Work Minimum of 3 years of experience in Social Work

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Registered 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: Designated Day 1 Ready \xe2\x80\x93 immediate requirement for language proficiency: French: oral, reading, writing English: oral, reading, writing Candidates must meet language requirement for position upon hire.
• 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\xe2\x80\x99s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
• The successful candidate will be required to complete a Declaration of Offences and Misconduct form.
• This role works in a high-risk setting; therefore, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment in accordance with the City\xe2\x80\x99s Mandatory Vaccination Policy.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.