The Registered Social Worker- Older Adult Services (55+) specializes in supporting Anishinabek adults and their families. The social worker will provide direct mental health counseling, conduct psychosocial assessments, and navigate complex healthcare transitions, with a goal of maximizing clients' independence, dignity, and quality of life.

·        Assist the client in identifying care plan goals to ensure that the client’s psychosocial needs are met, enhancing their overall quality of life

·        Provide individual counseling to help elders cope with grief, trauma, dementia, depression, and anxiety.

·        Conduct psychosocial assessments including evaluating a client's cognitive function, mental health, living situation, and social determinants of health to determine appropriate care.

·        Collaborate with social and health care services to ensure a wholistic approach to client care

·        Refer to appropriate cultural, social and health care services

·        Caregiver Support: Provide education and resources to prevent caregiver burnout

·        Minimum bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW). Masters level preferred (MSW).

·        Must be in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)

·        Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector checks

·        Strong knowledge of geriatric-specific assessment tools and understanding of age-related mental health challenges

·        Knowledge of Substitute Decision-Making and capacity considerations

·        Understanding and sensitivity for the Anishinaabe culture

Ability to speak Anishinaabemowin is an asset

Frequent interruptions within the office environment

Frequent travel across the Manitoulin Island district required