The Alzheimer Society of BHNHH Looking for BSO BEHAVIOURAL OUTREACH WORKER – Hamilton & Halton at Hamilton, ON Full Time

Position Title: BSO BEHAVIOURAL OUTREACH WORKER – Hamilton & Halton

Full-time Permanent (35 hours per week)

The Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton (ASBHNHH) is looking for a Behavioural Outreach Worker to work in the Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) Community Team. The successful applicant will provide urgent and non-urgent in-home and transitional support for the BSO population with a focus on addressing responsive behaviours. The Behavioural Outreach worker follows and supports the client through episodic home visits to provide assessments, create and apply behavioural care plans, service coordination and collaboration with other providers (Hospitals, Primary Care, Home and Community Care Support Services, etc), and to educate the caregivers about strategies for reducing the escalation and/or prevention of responsive behaviours. Functions of practice for the BSO Community Team include:

· In-home holistic assessment

· Development of behavioural care plans

· Service coordination

· Education and coaching

· Person-centred care planning

· Advocacy

· Capacity building

· Overall system navigation.

The Alzheimer Society is an equal opportunity employer, and we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities in which we live and serve. We respect, honour and celebrate the diversity in our community that includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, socio-economic status, class, neurodiversity and religion. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Human Rights Code and AODA and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. The salary range for this role is $43,200 to $64,800 based on 1820 hours annually (35 hours per week).

Specialized Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

· Demonstrated and extensive knowledge and skill working with elderly individuals with various types of dementia, delirium, mental health, addictions, other neurological conditions and those who experience an acute behavioural change

· Demonstrated knowledge and best practice in behavioural assessment and case management

· Knowledge of current psychiatric and geriatric medications is considered an asset

· Knowledge of local Community Support Services, Primary Health Care and Mental Health services

· Knowledge of consent and capacity issues and legislation involving this population (e.g. role of Public Guardian and Trustee, SDM act, Health Care Consent Act, Mental Health Act)

Other Knowledge Qualifications

· Knowledge of client safety issues and demonstrated capacity to apply client safety practices

· Knowledge of PIECES framework and templates is a strong asset

· Experience working in interdisciplinary teams

· The ability to speak French is considered an asset

Skills
Assessment and Intervention

· Familiarity with standardized assessment tools (e.g. Folstein, Cornell, Cohen-Mansfield, MoCA)

· Ability to perform comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment and build rapport with clients

· Demonstrated critical thinking skills to ensure preventative and early detection methods are applied

Person-centered Care

· Delivers care which recognizes both the uniqueness of each person and an awareness of one’s own contribution to that relationship, including personal attitudes, values and actions.

Communication

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

Conflict Resolution and Problem-Solving Skills

· Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and ability to problem-solve

· Ability in conflict resolution

Education and Facilitation

· Demonstrated educational/presentation and facilitating skills

· Sound understanding of principles of adult education

Other

· Proven ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines

· Valid driver’s license and full time use of reliable vehicle, and willingness to travel is required (e.g. be mobile) and work in various settings/environments

· Strong computer knowledge and skills; familiarity with Excel is an asset

· Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and as a team member

· Clear criminal reference check for the vulnerable sector

· Evening and weekend work may be required

· Some remote work may be required

Experience Requirements:

· A minimum of 3 years of experience in a comparable outreach case management or community outreach role working with the defined population.

Educational Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in a related health discipline with specialization in geriatrics is required (e.g. Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy). At a minimum, a diploma in Social Service Work, Recreational Therapy, Gerontology or a related field is considered in combination with demonstrated work experience in the field of geriatrics.

Additional Education/Certificates Preferred

• Current CPR/First Aid certification and Training in Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA)

Benefits and Working Conditions:

• 35-hour work week
• 3 weeks paid vacation to start (+ 2 additional float days)
• Paid sick time
• Excellent Group Benefits package
• Competitive Group RRSP package
• Flexible work schedule. While primarily working in office, optional work from home days.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Social Staff Committee
• Employee perk program (exclusive discounts for top entertainment, travel, shopping and lifestyle brands)

And much more!

Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and resume with the position title in the subject line, outlining how their skills meet the needs of this position to Human Resources by May 9, 2022.

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

Please note: The ASBHNHH requires that staff be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, subject to any accommodation obligations they may have under human rights legislation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $43,200.00-$64,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• behavioural care planning: 2 years (preferred)
• case management: 2 years (preferred)
• working with older adults with dementia: 2 years (preferred)
• working with interdisciplinary teams and community agencies: 2 years (preferred)
• working in community residences and retirement homes: 2 years (preferred)

Application deadline: 2022-05-09