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About the Role

The Social Worker, Caregiver Education and Support position offers therapeutic support, education, information, referrals, and resource navigation to people living with dementia and their family caregivers. This role also delivers lectures and workshops to increase caregiver knowledge of dementia and provides dementia-specific education to various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Utilize social work processes during 1-1 interactions to assist individuals with dementia-related concerns and develop problem-solving plans.
• Facilitate and manage dementia-related support groups.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and improve training sessions, support groups, speaking engagements, and the counseling process within a team.
• Participate in the fulfillment of the Society’s mandate, including maintaining records, statistics, and assisting with program development.
• Support/supervise social work field placement students, as needed.
• Develop, deliver, and facilitate dementia information sessions and educational workshops.
• Coordinate education events and speaking arrangements for caregivers and people living with dementia.
• Provide support to clients and facilitators participating in the Peer Support Group program.
• Promote awareness and understanding of the importance of dementia specific education and information to diverse groups.
• Maintain ongoing contact with colleagues and external contacts to ensure educational requirements are met.
• Act as a resource for inquiries from the general public and for the Society’s programs and services.
• Keep up to date with new developments in dementia research and care as well as relevant community services.
• Act as a staff liaison to volunteer committees, as assigned.
• Liaise with the community to increase awareness of the Society’s mandate and services.

Requirements

• University degree in Social Work.
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, in good standing, is required.
• Minimum 3 years of full-time employment experience in social work, group facilitation, or a related field.
• Work experience with clients with dementia and their families is an asset.
• In-depth knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, community healthcare systems, and available resources.
• Experience developing and facilitating educational and group programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development is essential.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Some travel to partner sites to facilitate workshops and groups is required.
• Required to work out of East and Central office locations, with a minimum of one day a week at either office location.

Skills

• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Excellent facilitation skills.
• Excellent group work skills.
• Outstanding inter-personal skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Outstanding teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to take initiative.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Professionalism.
• Strong work ethics.
• Bilingualism (English and a second language) is an asset.
• Access to a vehicle is an asset.

Location

• Main office at 20 Eglinton Ave West, 16th Floor
• Mid-Scarborough Hub at 2660 Eglinton Ave East

Work Type

• Hybrid Work
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum 3 years relevant work experience

Education Level

• University degree in Social Work
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Salary/Compensations

• $64,000 - $70,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive group benefits after three months
• Pension plan with up to 5% employer matching after 1 year of service
• Paid Vacation (15 days)
• Sick leave (18 days)
• Personal days (2)
• Equity Floater days (3) per fiscal year (prorated from start date)

About the Company

• The Alzheimer Society of Toronto’s vision is a world without Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
• Our mission is to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and to promote research.
• Our Values: Collaboration Accountability Respect Excellence

Equal Opportunity

• The Alzheimer Society of Toronto recognizes the value and dignity of each individual and ensures everyone has genuine, open, and unhindered access to employment opportunities, free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise.
• Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process, in accordance with the Human Rights Code and AODA.
• The Alzheimer Society of Toronto welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity and social justice and we encourage applications from First Nations, Inuit and Métis, Indigenous Peoples of North America, Black and persons of colour, persons with disabilities, people living with dementia, care partners and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.