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Job title: Social Worker
Company: University Health Network
Job description: JOB POSTING #881690
Position: Social Worker
Site: Bickle Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Manager, Program Services
Scale/Grade: D0:08
Salary Range: $38.81 – $48.51 per hour (Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy)
Hours: Varies
Status: Casual
The Energy of the City. The Rewards of a Great Career.
The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world. .
POSITION:
With a working knowledge of the rehabilitation continuum, philosophy and process, the primary responsibilities of the Social Worker include: assessing patients for the purpose of evaluating the need for service, the nature of the problem, and formulating recommendations or treatment plans; implementing an intervention plan with patients, family members, significant others, and the interprofessional team for the purpose of facilitating changes in behaviour, attitudes, feelings and/or the environment; reassessing and modifying the intervention plan as required; liaising with appropriate community agencies; completing applications for Alternate Level of Care (ALC) facilities, establishing contact with members of the interprofessional team and community agencies to obtain, provide or exchange information relating to patients’ psycho-social functioning and health care in the past, present and future; rendering services for the immediate benefit of the Hospital and the community; Participation in teaching initiatives including student education and patient/family SCI education program; participating in relevant research activities, projects, etc.; performing activities required for the effective and efficient operation / maintenance of the Social Work professional group; performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of a Master’s Degree in Social Work required
- Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers required
- Membership in the Ontario Association of Social Workers preferred
- Three (3) years’ experience working with an interprofessional team in a hospital setting
- Experience working with adults who have sustained a spinal cord injury or illness with complex medical and psychosocial needs
- Knowledge regarding community resources (i.e. housing and funding) available for people with disabilities
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Research experience /education an asset
- Student education/supervision an asset
- Knowledge of policies, legislation, program’s and issues related to social welfare institutions and services
POSTED DATE: August 11, 2021 CLOSING DATE: Until filled
If you are interested in making a contribution at UHN, please apply on-line. You will be asked to copy and paste as well as attach your resume and covering letter. You will also be required to complete some initial screening questions.
For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.
UHN thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.
Expected salary: $38.81 – 48.51 per hour
Location: Toronto, ON
Job date: Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:37:49 GMT
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