Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) System Navigator
Overview
As a BSO System Navigator you will bring your social work skills to our team to make a difference in the lives of older adults experiencing responsive behaviours associated with dementia, mental health, addictions, and other neurological conditions. You will act as the primary link for BSO supports and assist care partners to navigate the healthcare system, providing them with ongoing support as needed.
You will work closely with a range of system partners and their BSO staff to establish continuity of care for clients through communication and collaboration. You will ensure clients living in the community and in long-term care have access to supports that meet their needs and reduce risk. This work involves triaging referrals, communicating with partners, and providing direct support to care partners through individual or group education, training, and counselling.
What you will be doing
- Accepting and triaging client referrals and providing timely follow-up as determined by the client’s needs
- Building trusting relationships with clients
- Forming care plans with clients, with an equitable and client-centered approach to care
- Writing clear and concise case notes that address the client’s goals and plan of care
- Upholding client privacy in the collection, use and disclosure of personal health information
- Forming good working relationships with system partners to help clients navigate the health care system
- Organizing and facilitating group sessions
- Working in our offices, or other locations in the community between the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday; some flexibility may be required to meet client needs
- Taking part in an on-call rotation to cover services that run outside of regular office hours; you will be scheduled to carry the on-call phone for a week at a time, 6-7 times per year
What you will bring along
- You must have a post-secondary degree in Social Work from an accredited university with current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
- The Society requires that new employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, subject to any accommodation obligations it may have under human rights legislation.
What we offer
- Salary Range: $45,073 to $67,610
- Benefits: Extended health and dental benefits; Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexibility: We have a flexible work arrangement policy that allows employees to work from home or telecommute based on their job role and job tasks
How to apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter by August 24, 2022 to:
Human Resources Manager at hr@alzheimersarnia.ca.
Please include the job title in the subject line.
Applications will be accepted by email only. We thank all those that apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Human Rights Code and AODA. The Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton 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 LGBTQ2S+.
About the Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton
The Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton (ASSL) is a community support service organization that provides programs and services to people living with dementia and their care partners in Sarnia-Lambton. We work closely with other service providers to ensure quality care and support for our clients.
We employ administrative and fund development staff, educators, social workers, nurses, therapeutic rec staff, personal support workers and volunteers who work together as a team to meet the needs of people living with dementia and their care partners.
We recognize the value and dignity of each individual and ensure everyone has genuine, open, and unhindered access to employment opportunities, free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment, where the rights of all individuals and groups are protected and all members feel safe, respected, empowered, and valued for their contributions.
Our values include justice and connection and are the guideposts we use for decision-making of all kinds. We believe that this will guide the organization toward a place of inclusion for all - where equity and access to essential supports and services becomes the reality.