Social Worker - Markham, Stouffville, Unionville

Job Description Social Worker Location: Markham, Stouffville, Unionville Open for Full-Time Work As a Social Worker, you will assess, resolve, prevent or lessen the impact of psychosocial, physical and mental health related issues for clients and their families. Care will take place within a residential or institutional setting with referrals generated by a variety of sources including government agencies, employers, insurance companies or private payees. Client groups receiving treatment may include pediatrics for in home or school services and/or adults with medical/health concerns.    Why you’ll love working here:   Best in class training and development programs  Celebration and Recognition programs  Part time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling options  Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans  Company paid mobile devices  Mileage compensation  Employee perks and exclusive offers    What you’ll do:   Conduct client assessments related to financial, accommodation, legal or mental health barriers  Assist clients in setting S.M.A.R.T. goals  Design and implement treatment plan for clients using evidence based information, best practice, and clinical expertise  Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of government agencies, healthcare workers, and other community resources  Advocate on behalf of clients and families dealing with mental health or disabilities, chronic medical conditions, addictions, palliative and other situations  Identify and link clients and families to available resources within the community  Offer health teaching to clients, families and caregivers as it relates to client’s medical condition  Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, client response, and progress toward goal achievement or for need to alter goals  Communicate with the Health Care team regarding findings, treatments and progress  Maintain professional client records related to client encounters and plans in compliance with ParaMed’s policy and the standards applied by the regulatory body or college.  Maintain the knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe, efficient, effective service in all areas of practice by keeping abreast of changes in practice setting that affect scope of practice  What you bring:   Degree in Social Work combined with registration /licensing with provincial regulatory college  Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a practicing Social Worker preferably in a community setting  Working knowledge of applicable legislation including Mental Health Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Healthcare Consent Act and others  Superior oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients and families possessing varying abilities for understanding  Effective skills in critical thinking and problem solving  Knowledge of applicable community resources available for clients and families  Current certification (within the past 12 months) of First Aid, CPR…