Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association is a non-profit charitable community services agency established since 1976. Our spectrum of services has grown from the delivery of Chinese meals-on-wheels service to a full range of community support services, covering the whole Greater Toronto Area.

With a staff of 500 members (including full-time and part-time staff) and the help of a pool of 850 active volunteers, we serve over 15,000 clients a year, including seniors, adults, youth with physical, social, emotional and health challenges. 3,000 of whom are "home-bound" and frail.

We are currently seeking a Social Worker to join our Community Support Services Team.

Term: Full-Time Permanent

Location: Community & 300 Silver Star Blvd, Scarborough

Responsibilities:

Deliver direct client services including intake assessment, care plan development, case management, client intervention, support counseling, service navigation, and providing information and referral services
Advocate for clients and their caregivers/families on social, psychosocial and mental health matters, ensuring culturally sensitivity
Identify community needs and strengths to facilitate skill-building, health advocacy and social action initiatives
Coordinate and deliver bereavement services
Develop and implement elder abuse prevention programs to raise community awareness, provide education, and promote outreach and agencies services
Organize and facilitate informational workshops and special events, such as tax clinic
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records including cases files, group activities, program statistics, evaluation reports and financial reports related to fee-based services
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements:

Post-secondary degree in Social Work (BSW or MSW)
Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
Minimum of 2 years of case management experience in a community-based setting
Proficient in case management, coordination, and psychological counselling techniques, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Strong understanding of social support services, welfare system and community resources in the GTA
Excellent client service skills including needs assessment, care plan development, and group facilitation
Knowledge of community resources for health promotion, chronic disease management, and prevention
Experience in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating education programs and activities within communities
Strong communication, time management and problem solving skills
Able to build positive relationships with clients, client’s families, volunteers and community stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other data-based applications (AlayaCare) is an asset
Fluency in written and spoken English, as well a second language commonly used by clientele, such as Cantonese or Mandarin is preferable
Valid vulnerable sector police record check completed within one year
Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is an asset

Benefits:

Dental Care
Extended Health Care
RRSP match
Comprehensive Orientation Program
Training and Education Subsidy

Application Deadline : 2025-02-09

Carefirst is an equal opportunity employer. We are also committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange a reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Language:

Cantonese (preferred)
Mandarin (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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