Career opportunities
Interested in working with us? The Alzheimer Society Huron Perth is a not-for-profit charity helping people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias while raising funds for research to find the cause and the cure.
If you are interested in a career at the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth, please forward your cover letter and resume to Maggie maggiej@alzhp.ca.
Posting: First Link Family Support Counsellor
Job Type: Full-time, contract (12 months) – 35 hours/week
Job Description: The First Link Family Support Counselor provides supportive counseling to individuals and their care partners affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, using a client centered approach. This service is delivered in-office, by telephone, email, and home visits utilizing both individual and group approaches.
Qualifications:
- University degree in Social Work, or Social Services Worker diploma or University degree in gerontology, psychology, or related healthcare discipline
- Knowledge and work experience in the gerontology field, specifically Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working with older persons with a dementia and their care partners
- Ability to lead, work independently and as a cooperative team member
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in facilitation of groups
- Demonstrated time management/organizational skills meeting deadlines
- Flexibility in adapting to changing priorities e.g., to represent the Society at events and programs which occur outside of regular work hours
- Valid driver’s license and vehicle essential
- Competency in computer skills including ability to use electronic communication devices and software pertaining to documentation.
- Strong communication skills
- Driver’s license with access to a vehicle
- Vulnerable Sector Police Screening
Specific Job Responsibilities:
- Using a client centered approach, provide information, education and supportive counseling to individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
- Monitor and provide proactive follow-up for clients and care partners to ensure ongoing support and education needs are being met, collaboration across services and providers related to the client's care and to identify opportunities for new or emerging care options to meet the client’s changing needs and support service gaps
- Utilizing social work processes to assist individuals (persons living with dementia, care partners) to consider issues relevant to their situation and to develop problem-solving and individual care plans.
- Develop care plans with clients considering all relevant supports including referral to services as needed, assessments, respite options, financial planning, home support, placement in long term care, etc.
- Facilitate care partner training, education and information to clients as needed
- Maintain an advanced level of knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, including clinical manifestations, behaviours, current care practices, treatment options, placement options, available community resources, and all relevant legislation
- Participate in Memory Clinics
- Facilitate client support groups
- Maintain confidential, accurate and current client records, including complete and thorough documentation for each client contact, in compliance with relevant privacy legislation and in accordance with professional standards and internal policies
Organizational Overview:
The Alzheimer Society Huron Perth actively supports families and individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. We advocate for and provide support services, education, and funding for research for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary commensurate with experience
- Paid Time Off (after successful completion of 3 months employment) – 3 weeks vacation, paid sick/personal time, birthday!
Location:
- Clinton, ON
Commitment to Equitable Recruitment:
The Alzheimer Society welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity and social justice and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, Black and persons of colour, persons with disabilities, people living with dementia, care partners and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
To apply, please email cover letter and resume to maggiej@alzhp.ca. This job will be posted until filled.
We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.