Social Worker

Dykeland Lodge is a home-like long term care facility located in beautiful Windsor, Nova Scotia. We are committed to adding life to years by providing quality, compassionate, resident-centered care by a dedicated, competent and valued team.

Job Title: Social Worker

Care Approach

• We believe in a resident focused model of care
• We recognize the importance of providing a safe and supportive environment
• We ensure that staff is equipped and striving to put the resident at the center of their care
• We aim to maximize resident independence and abilities while providing quality, compassionate, holistic care
• We recognize and respect privacy and confidentiality

Job Description: Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team under the direct supervision of the Director of Care to meet residents' care needs.

Education Required:

• Bachelor of Social Work
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW)
• Minimum of one year clinical experience

Competencies:

• Knowledge of social work practices, ethics and techniques
• Knowledge of counseling, mediation techniques and theories
• Knowledge of interviewing skills and techniques
• Knowledge of the principles of human behavior
• Knowledge of available community programs and supports
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with staff, families and residents
• A high level of initiative
• Effective communication both written and verbal in English with residents, families and co-workers
• Strong moral and ethics along with a commitment to Privacy and Confidentiality in all aspects of the organization
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision
• Problem identification and problem resolution skills
• High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability
• Reliable with good attendance and cheerful disposition
• Respectful and hardworking team player

Responsibilities:

• Provide counseling and therapy to residents and families as appropriate; develop support groups as necessary
• Provide therapeutic crisis intervention as required
• Facilitate resident care conferences, team meetings and family meetings; participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team
• Conduct tours of the facility
• Coordinate admissions to the facility, answer inquiries from family members and general public on admission procedures
• Screen and assess applications for admission
• Assists with the admission, transfer and discharge of residents in coordination with the interdisciplinary team
• Prepares funding requests and reports relating to resident needs; maintain resident records as required
• Develop and maintain relationships with Department of Health, community institutions and community groups as necessary
• Provide in-services and education sessions to residents/families and staff on a variety of topics
• Ensure resident safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures, safe work practices and training

What We Offer YOU:

• Comprehensive Package (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Pension Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Orientation
• A supportive work environment
• "Kudos" Internal Recognition Program
• Employee Recognition Gathering (BBQs, Holiday Party, Potlucks, Professional Week Celebrations, etc)
• Reduced pricing for meals from our kitchen
• Free parking
• Free access to current e-learning through SURGE and opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Join us now and move with us to our brand-new, world class facility!

Salary Range:

• In accordance with the Collective Agreement with Dykeland Lodge

As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, we require all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or have the proper documentation that allows employment in Canada (Canadian Residency or Citizenship)

Dykeland Lodge is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.