Nucleus Independent Living Looking for Care Coordinator (Social Worker) at Oakville, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Want to make a difference in the home and community care sector? Nucleus is changing and we want you to be a part of it. We’re creating an environment where employees feel valued, empowered and are able to utilize their skills and expertise to make a positive difference every day. Our culturally-diverse team is comprised of dedicated individuals who focus on excellence, compassion and teamwork. Join us!

Nucleus Independent Living provides person-centered services to support frail seniors and adults with physical disabilities living at home in the community. Known for our innovation and service philosophy, our employees bring our values to life through a passion for quality service delivery.

Position Summary

• The Central Registry is the centralized point of coordinated access for referrals to several regional support services operating in the Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (MH LHIN) area.
• The Central Registry operates from 8:00 am-8:00 pm, 365 days per year. Therefore, this Permanent full time position requires flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays on a scheduled rotation.
• Candidates must also be comfortable with a large volume of driving and have a valid Ontario Driver’s license and a reliable insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• You will use your strong communication, assessment, and negotiation skills paired with a client-centered and solutions-focused approach to ensure the timely placement of appropriate eligible referrals to programs or services that best suit their needs.
• You will work collaboratively with referral partners and service providers to process referrals and advise or link applicants to appropriate services.
• Your comprehensive knowledge of the community services available and program requirements will enable you to conduct effective standardized in-home and hospital assessments to determine eligibility for specific regional programs.

Skills And Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a relevant health or social service field

Additional Requirements

• Experience conducting formalized assessments (preferably inter-RAI tools) would be a huge asset.
• Experience working with the senior population and supporting caregivers.
• Must have an understanding of PSW’s scope of work.
• Extensive knowledge of local services and resources available in the community.
• Demonstrated customer service approach and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, listening, and comprehension).
• Written and verbal fluency in English is required. Bilingual (French) is a strong asset.
• Will need to consent to a Criminal Background Check.

Nucleus values diversity in the workplace because it allows us to better understand and meet the needs of our clients and the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and personal growth among our staff, and it’s essential to our success as an organization.

We want to ensure every job applicant is treated fairly and with respect regarding race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, and disability. Accommodations are available upon request. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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