Please note: To be considered for this position, applicants will only be accepted through the following link: https://alzheimerjourney.bamboohr.com/careers/44
Registered Social Worker / Dementia Care Clinician
Permanent Full Time / 35 hours per week / Vacancy
Join us and help people live well with dementia.
Every day, individuals and families across our communities face the life-changing impact of dementia. As a Social Worker / Dementia Care Clinician, you'll have the opportunity to provide meaningful clinical support that helps people navigate diagnosis, adjust to change, strengthen coping, and maintain quality of life throughout the dementia journey.
This is a rewarding role for a Registered Social Worker who enjoys combining clinical practice with interdisciplinary collaboration. You'll work directly with individuals living with mild cognitive impairment or dementia and their care partners, providing psychosocial assessment, supportive counselling, care planning, education, advocacy, and system navigation. As part of your role, you'll also participate as a valued member of Primary Care Memory Clinic teams, collaborating with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to support early diagnosis and coordinated dementia care.
If you're passionate about the wellbeing of older adults, person-centred care, and helping families through complex life transitions, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As a Social Worker / Dementia Care Clinician, you will:
- Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments, supportive counselling, and therapeutic interventions for individuals living with dementia and their care partners.
- Develop individualized care plans that promote wellbeing, safety, independence, and quality of life.
- Provide case management and system navigation for individuals and families experiencing complex care needs.
- Participate as a member of interdisciplinary Primary Care Memory Clinic teams, contributing to assessment, diagnosis, care planning, and coordinated dementia care.
- Support families through adjustment to diagnosis, caregiver stress, grief, behavioural changes, family conflict, and future planning.
· Facilitate psychoeducational support groups, including a once monthly evening online group, that promote caregiver resilience, dementia understanding, coping strategies, and social connection.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers and community organizations to ensure coordinated, person-centred care.
- Advocate for clients while connecting them with community resources and services.
- Maintain professional clinical documentation and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone who combines strong clinical skills with compassion, curiosity, and a commitment to person-centred care.
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited university.
- Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) as a Registered Social Worker (RSW).
- Minimum three years of experience providing clinical social work services, preferably within healthcare, community health, or social service settings.
- Experience conducting psychosocial assessments, supportive counselling, care planning, and case management.
- Experience working with older adults, individuals living with cognitive impairment and their families.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
- Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence and access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
- An MSW and experience in dementia care, geriatrics, primary care, or community-based healthcare are considered strong assets.
This Role Requires
- Travel throughout the four-county region.
· Valid G Class driver’s license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check (within the last 2 months).
· Ability to work in a combination of work in office, clinic, community, and home settings.
· Flexibility in scheduling, including the ability to begin work earlier or end later than regular office hours (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) to support travel time to clinics/programs a few times each month.
· Ability to attend occasional evening or weekend events.
Our Compensation Package
· Grade 5 position with starting salary commensurate to experience.
· Starting salary $25.97 - $29.81 per hour (35 hours per week).
· 15 days vacation, in addition to office closure between December 24th and January 1st. All vacation hours are accessible within three months of employment with us.
· 18 sick days per year, 5 of which may be used for family obligation reasons
· 5 paid and 5 additional unpaid emergency leave days per year.
· Flex schedule options including during summer months where flex time may be leveraged to take Friday afternoons off.
· Professional development opportunities provided throughout the year to all positions.
· Healthy work-life balance.
Why You Should Join Our Team
The Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Haliburton is a heart-driven, family-oriented workplace that values balance, connection, and purpose. We foster a culture that is collaborative, supportive, and importantly fun.
About the Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Haliburton
We are a community-based, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with dementia and their care partners. Through education, support, and advocacy, we work to ensure no one navigates dementia alone.
Grounded in compassion and collaboration, we work alongside health and community partners to build capacity, drive meaningful change, and strengthen dementia-inclusive communities. Our team is mission-driven, people-centred, and committed to excellence in service, advocacy, and continuous learning.
How to Apply
For a full position description please contact:
Carolyn Hemminger, Operations Manager/HR Lead at [email protected]
Please note: To be considered for this position, applicants will only be accepted through the following link: https://alzheimerjourney.bamboohr.com/careers/44
Commitment to Equitable Recruitment
The Alzheimer Society of Peterborough Kawartha Lakes Northumberland and Haliburton recognizes the value and dignity of each individual and ensures 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. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Human Rights Code and AODA. The Alzheimer Society of Peterborough Kawartha Lakes Northumberland and Haliburton 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+.
Note: The Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Haliburton does not use Artificial Intelligence to screen, assess, or select candidate applications.
Disclaimer: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
Pay: $25.97-$29.81 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Mileage reimbursement
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
