Extendicare·Elgin, Manitoba
The Registered Social Worker provides counseling, therapy, and resource coordination to clients in home and community settings. They collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop and implement goal-oriented service plans while ensuring client safety and confidentiality.
ParaMed is dedicated to providing Canadians with the highest level of care across a wide range of home and community settings. We are looking for a Registered Social Worker to join our growing home and community team. Our Social Workers are passionate individuals who help clients with the support they need such as housing, income and social support to name a few. If you are looking for a role where you lead with empathy, passionate about delivering the best care possible while enjoying flexibility and full control of your schedule then this role is right up your alley. This is a casual community-based opportunity available in St. Thomas. What you will be doing: Provides social work services in a community setting to individuals, couples, families, groups, communities, and organizations to develop the skills and resources they need to enhance social functioning and provide counseling, therapy, and referral to other supportive social services. Use a client-centered approach to Establish, implement, evaluate, and adjusts goal-oriented service plans to prioritize existing and potential problems, in collaboration with the client, their families or caregivers, and their Care Coordinator/Funder. Promote client safety by identifying potential risk situations and responding appropriately to minimize risk to self, client, and others. Provide recommendations and referrals to discipline and community resources as needed Be part of a multi-disciplinary team with other health care professionals concurrently involved with the client care Maintain confidentiality of all personal health information stored on their persons, in the home office, at client appointments, and during travel for work according to current provincial regulations, college standards, and CTG requirements What you can expect: Competitive Total Compensation package RRSP Matching plan Vacation Pay and Time-off Group benefits including medical and dental care Opportunity to participate in company RRSP matching program Extensive learning and educational development opportunities A culture of performance recognition and appreciation A commitment to excellence. Skills needed for success: Have a master’s degree or bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited university. Current active registration and in good standing with Ontario College of Social Workers. Knowledge of multiple community resources in and around their community and province. Have a valid Driver’s License and reliable insured vehicle. Time Type Part time ParaMed is Canada's leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.
We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.
Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.
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ParaMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.
ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at careers@paramed.com.
We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in Social Work and maintain active registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers. A valid driver's license and a reliable insured vehicle are required for community travel.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Manitoba often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed professionals who can support adults with complex needs in clinical, community, and outreach settings. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who already hold an active license, ASIST certification, and supervised counselling experience, since those credentials can narrow the applicant pool. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then tailor your application to highlight adult counselling experience and current credentials.