Bilingual Social Worker (MSW), Temporary Full Time, Stroke Rehab, Labelle or Bells Corners
- Canada
- $47,259-50,689 per year
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Provides social work intervention to referred patients and families, including assessment of psycho-social needs. Refers patients and families to community agencies as appropriate.
- Establishes treatment goals with respect to identified problems and develops methods of achieving these goals in consultation with Care Coordinators.
- Ensures that patient files are initiated, maintained and updated and maintains treatment records in accordance with established guidelines and best practices.
- Ensures that recognition and response to identified social needs by recommending and participating in the development of guidelines and developing resource material.
- Establishes and maintains liaison with other health and social service providers.
- Participates in committees as approved.
- Interprets the role and objectives of the LHIN Social Work Program to the community and interested agencies.Partakes in professional development activities and maintains knowledge and ability in the field of social work.
- Identifies gaps in community social services that affects the psycho-social functioning of the patient and family and participates in improving the services offered
- Master’s degree in Social Work and current certificate of registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- Related professional experience which would normally be attained over a period of two years in a similar Social Worker role
- Related experience in a similar community-based setting is an asset
- Experience providing service to patients in the area of stroke rehabilitation is an asset
- We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.
- Knowledge of medical conditions and cognitive/psychiatric disorders
- Knowledge of health care system and the role of the Ontario Health atHome Champlain within the system
- Knowledge of stroke rehabilitation evidence-based practice
- Knowledge of relevant health care legislation
- Knowledge of Ontario Health atHome Champlain policies, procedures, strategic direction and goals
- Understanding of Ontario Health atHome Champlain partners and contracted service providers in the community
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse patient groups with varying levels of comprehension and language capability
- Strong ability to manage difficult conversations/situations in a healthy and effective manner
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in both a team environment and independently
- Effective communication skills to establish and maintain a wide range of contacts with professionals and organizations within the community
- Strong customer service skills
- Effective listening and strong facilitation skills are necessary to work with patients and their families/caregivers/SDMs in order to ensure best possible service is provided to the patient
- Ability to deliver information effectively in a variety of settings including one-on-one, team meetings, and to assist in delivering presentations/information regarding the LHIN Social Work program
- Effective planning and organizing skills to manage multiple patients, provide information reports, and take corrective action as required
- Ability to accurately complete required documentation, reports, forms, and recommendations
- Valid N95 Mask Fit Test results or documentation of a medical exception within the past two years
- Fluency in English and French is required.
- Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last six months
- Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
- Valuable development opportunities
- Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
- Wages are in accordance with the collective agreement between Ontario Health atHome, Champlain and OPSEU and starting salaries range from $47.259 - $50.689