Registered Social Worker- Older Adult Services (55+)

Summary: The 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.

Key Responsibilities

- 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 wholistic approach to client care.
- Refer to appropriate cultural, social and health care services.




- Caregiver support: Provide education and resources to prevent caregiver burnout.

Work Conditions

- Frequent interruptions within the office environment.
- Frequent travel across the Manitoulin Island district required.

Requirements

Mandatory

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

Knowledge

- Solid 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

- Ability to speak Anishinaabemowin is an asset.

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📌 Registered Social Worker (Manitoulin District)
🏢 Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
📍 Manitoulin District