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The Community Care Access Centres are dedicated to supporting and enhancing the quality of life, independence, health and well-being of individuals in the communities we serve by offering a single point of access for community services and demonstrating leadership and excellence in community care. Waterloo Wellington Community Care Access Centre
Union: ONA
Classification: Case Manager
POSITION DUTIES:
Reporting to the Manager of Client Services, the incumbent will be responsible for:
- conducting eligibility and service needs assessments for clients referred to CCAC for in home or placement services;
- developing, initiating and co-ordinating individualized care plans for eligible clients, and providing ongoing resource management and discharge planning as appropriate;
- conducting alternate planning for non-eligible clients, and providing program interpretation/education to hospital and community agency staff, long term care facilities, physicians, clients and families;
- performing other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge and application of case management principles and practices acquired through membership in good standing, with the appropriate college, as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist, with a degree at the Baccalaureate level, or membership in good standing with the College of Social Work, with a degree at the Master's level. Proven skills in the areas of case management, assessment, communication, interviewing, problem solving, interpersonal and leadership within a team based setting is required. Long Term Care placement experience preferred. The ability to work independently in a highly organized manner is required. This position also requires proficiency in the use of a personal computer in a windows networked environment, using Word and database software. The ability to travel is required.
This position may be required to provide relief at other CCAC locations or teams as needed and may be part of the on call rotation as per the provisions of the ONA collective agreement.
If you are interested in this position, please submit a cover letter, along with a detailed resume, outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience meet the position requirements to Human Resources (email: hr@ww.ccac-ont.ca, fax: 519/883-5525).
We thank all applicants in advance, however, we will be communicating only with those selected for an interview.
THE WATERLOO WELLINGTON CCAC IS COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLES OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY.
Key word search: (WWCCAC, community health care and support services, client advocate, personal assessment, long-term care, home care, hospital, placement services, school program, temporary or permanent illness or disability, health support, health-related education, teaching and consultation, special needs, hospital, treatment)
Information provided in an application will be used by the organization for the purposes of filling the identified vacancy or other suitable vacancies. Your application will be kept confidential. If no suitable positions currently exist, your application will be kept on file for a minimum of six (6) months. |