social worker

About For 40 years, the Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton has supported individuals and families affected by dementia across our community. Through education, support programs, and system navigation, and in partnership with local healthcare and community organizations, the Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton plays a key role in ensuring people receive the care and connection they need. The Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton (ASSL) is a community support service organization that provides programs and services to people living with dementia and their care partners in Sarnia-Lambton. We work closely with other service providers to ensure quality care and support for our clients. We employ administrative and fund development staff, educators, social workers, nurses, therapeutic rec staff, personal support workers and volunteers who work together as a team to meet the needs of people living with dementia and their care partners. We recognize the value and dignity of each individual and ensure everyone has genuine, open, and unhindered access to employment opportunities, free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment, where the rights of all individuals and groups are protected and all members feel safe, respected, empowered, and valued for their contributions. Our values include *justice *and *connection *and are the guideposts we use for decision-making of all kinds. We believe that this will guide the organization toward a place of inclusion for all ? where equity and access to essential supports and services becomes the reality. What You Will You Be Doing Ongoing Client Support: · Provide intentional ongoing support and follow up to those referred by the First Link Care Navigator · Keep an accurate and up to date client case load for active monitoring · Continually monitor and assess needs of clients on the case load · Refer internally or externally as necessary to address the needs of clients on the case load · Coordinate services to address the needs of clients on the case load Counseling: · Assist with development of Counseling policies and procedures · Provide social work services, including bio-psycho-social assessments focused on support, education and case management for individuals, families and groups affected by Alzheimer?s disease or related dementias · Provide service via group sessions, home visits, office visits, telephone and email · Provide outreach for multicultural, rural and other underserved communities · Assess and respond to high-risk situations with potential for abuse, family violence, and suicidal behavior · Consult and liaise with other disciplines and community partners to establish appropriate intervention plans and referrals · Advocate for client/family?s identified needs and services within the agency and the community · Support and promote inter-agency teamwork and collaboration · Develop and maintain effective relationships with community partners · Facilitate support groups · Participate in professional and community education and research activities, including committee membership · Adhere to OCSWSSW standards and ethics · Maintain accurate client records in accordance with OCSWSSW standards · Monitor, document, and evaluate social work activities and relevant literature · Maintain and submit statistics, as required by funders · Conduct evaluation of practice using measurable outcomes Pro-active Follow-Up: · Provide supports to care partners as the person they support transitions through use of different parts of the health, social and residential care systems · Monitor and provide proactive follow-up for care partners Service Delivery Standards and Quality Improvement: · Maintain confidential, accurate and current client records, including complete and thorough documentation for each client contact, in compliance with relevant privacy legislation and in accordance with professi