St. Peter's Residence is currently seeking a Temporary Manager of Resident Services (Social Worker) to join our team!

This opportunity is for a 12-month contract with the potential to extend.

Are you an experienced leader and registered social worker, looking for a new opportunity? The Manager of Resident Services position is unique in that it blends your clinical background with a call to leadership. If you are looking for an organizational culture that invests in you by building on your established abilities as a clinician, while also allowing you to foster the development of others through leadership, this is the role for you! If you want to be able to lead people and the provision of services from a place of caring, compassion and professionalism, this is the place for you! If you are seeking exciting opportunities to innovate in support of health system transformation, we want to hear from you!

St. Peter’s Residence at Chedoke is a not for profit 221 bed long-term care residence that features high quality living in a home like environment. "Privacy, dignity and caring" is the philosophy we live by. If you are an individual who values Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Versatility and Excellence then we would like to hear from you! 

Thrive Group is proud to be certified as one of Canada’s Great Places to Work®! In addition, we have been recognized and awarded as:

• 2024/2025 Best Workplaces with the Most Trusted Executive Team
• 2024 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada
• 2023 Best Workplaces for Giving Back

Position Summary:

Working as part of the St. Peter's Residence leadership team, this position is responsible for the design, implementation and delivery of clinical and therapeutic services. Provides direct counselling, intake assessments, family assessments, and advocacy in accordance with resident care plans for St. Peter's Residence. Delivers resident, caregiver and employee education initiatives. The position provides clinical and therapeutic leadership to the St. Peter's Residence staff team and ensures the implementation of best practice approaches, fostering a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration and cooperation. In addition, the position works in collaboration with the Administrator and leadership team to ensure streamlining and coordinating of how therapeutic and clinical services are designed, implemented and delivered.  In addition, the position provides clinical supervision to social work and social service staff and students.

Employment Guide: 

• A Master of Social work or related discipline, along with a minimum three years of practice in a social work role or a combination of education and experience are requirements for this position.
• Current registration in good standing with the OCSW&SSW without terms, limits or conditions.  An asset to be registered with the Ontario Association of Social Workers, and to have acquired PIECES training and Dementia Ability Montessori based principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of psychosocial theories, family dynamics, conflict resolution and mediation, aging processes, behaviour management techniques and ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure.  
• Prior leadership experience in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care preferred.  Ability to work within legislation pertinent to the operations of a health care facility including but not limited to, such Acts as Public Health, Mental Health, Resident’s Protection and the Long-Term Care Homes Act.
• Proven ability to coach and train others and demonstrate a passion for engaging employees and promoting a supportive and productive work culture.
• Must demonstrate approachable, and professional demeanour and have a sound understanding and empathy for the needs of seniors and their families.  
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential along with ability to integrate good human relationship skills and professional standards into resident-centric practice.  
• Must demonstrate good written and oral communication skills and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.  
• This position requires successful completion of a vulnerable sector police check and medical.  A current Ontario driving lisence and reliable vehicle are also requirements of this position.

Job Type: Temporary, full-time. 37.5 hours per week

At Thrive Group, we embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment to this is directly linked to our organizational values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Versatility, and Excellence. Thrive Group strives to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the residents, clients, and customers we serve and are committed to providing an accessible candidate experience through the recruitment and selection process. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 289-309-8477 or email hr@thrivegroup.ca