Geriatric social worker

Education: College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Urban area. Community service organization. Social and family service agency. Tasks: Interview client individually, in families, or in groups, to assess their situation and problems to determine the types of services required . Supervise other social workers, paid para-professional staff, student trainees and volunteers. Perform administrative tasks. Provide counsel and therapy to help clients resolve social and personal problems. Plan programs of assistance for clients. Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services. Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team of professionals working with a client group. Advocate on client's behalf in courts or at hearings. Lobby for solutions to problems affecting client groups. Develop prevention and intervention programs to meet community needs. Pick up and deliver materials. Provide specialized programs for children, seniors and other groups. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. 3-4 people. 5-10 people. 11-15 people. 16-20 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Standard First Aid Certificate. Safe Food Handling certificate. Target audience: Adults. Elderly. Persons with an intellectual disability. Persons with physical disabilities. Aboriginal groups. Social work specialization: Community development. Health. Socio-economic needs or conditions. Palliative care. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Vulnerable sector check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own vehicle. Driver's abstract. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Large workload. Large caseload. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Adaptability. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Evening. Flexible hours. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Other benefits: Other benefits. Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers . Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations . Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers . Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers .