Job Description

oin Yee Hong’s passionate, growing and committed team as Social Worker. Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (“Yee Hong”) is one of the largest not-for-profit, culturally-appropriate seniors care organizations in Canada. At several campuses of care and other service locations across the Greater Toronto Area, Yee Hong offers a full continuum of services including active seniors programs, adult day programs, caregiver support services, transportation, meals on wheels, congregate dining, home care, long-term care, and hospice/palliative care.

Yee Hong’s vision is “Seniors living their lives to the fullest – with health, independence and dignity”. In their living setting of choice, seniors and their families are supported to optimize their physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. Yee Hong also supports other organizations with innovating seniors care through its advisory services, training and learning centre, and research. Yee Hong has been successfully accredited by Accreditation Canada seven consecutive times since it was established in 1994.

As a recipient of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture Award in 2020, Yee Hong is committed to innovation, diversity, teamwork, integrity, collaboration and accountability. Our people are the reason our residents and clients receive excellent care and enjoy a high quality of life. Yee Hong’s progressive organizational culture and work environment attract, retain and develop the best staff, volunteers and students. Yee Hong is inviting applicants to apply for this exciting opportunity. We commit to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, and offer a rewarding career as a member of our stellar team.

Job: Social Worker

Job Ref. No.: 23/MK/001_IN

Status: Full Time

Core Function:

• Reporting to the Executive Director, the role of Social Worker is responsible for the provision of social support and counselling service to residents and their family members in the LTC Home as well as seniors in the community. Using professional case management practice, carries out intake assessment, service coordination, referrals, case conferencing and case monitoring.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Social Work, and Registered Social Worker designation in Ontario
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in counselling or group work
• Good oral and written communication skills in English and Chinese. Understanding of South Asian language an asset
• Satisfactory Police Check (with vulnerable sector screen) result

Working Condition:

• Light & Normal

Closing date: May 13, 2023 before 5:00pm

Interested applicants may indicate their interest, in writing, by sending an email, indicating the job reference number 23/MK/001_IN in the subject heading.

Note:

• Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.
• Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate
• For current Yee Hong employees, please indicate your Employee Number on the resume

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

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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