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Job title: Social Worker
Company: University Health Network
Job description: Job Posting #874666
Position: Social Worker
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Supportive Care, Psychosocial Oncology
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Scale/Grade: D08
Salary: $38.81 – $48.51 per hour
Status: Temporary full-time 6 months
POSITION:
The Department of Supportive Care at the University Health Network was developed to provide care for the whole person at all stages of illness. Our team of experts work with patients and families to help improve their personal well-being and quality of life. This includes psychological treatment, supportive and palliative care, and cancer rehabilitation services. We are currently seeking a social worker to join the psychosocial oncology team working on an inpatient unit and to provide backup coverage for the broader team.
The primary responsibilities of the SOCIAL WORKER include: assessing patients for the purpose of evaluating the nature of the problem and the need for service; formulating recommendations or treatment plans; implementing an intervention plan with patients, family members, significant others, and the multi-disciplinary team for the purpose of facilitating changes in behavior, 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 multi-disciplinary 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; developing and implementing programs to enhance the care of oncology patients; performing activities required for the effective and efficient operation/maintenance of Social Work within the Department of Supportive Care; performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of a Masters Degree in Social Work (M.S.W.)
- Membership in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
- Three (3) years related experience
- Demonstrated mature interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent problem solving, organizational and time management skills
- Knowledge of policies, legislation, programs and issues related to social assistance institutions and services
- Computer proficiency required (Microsoft Office Applications)
- Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team in a health care setting required
- Experience in an acute care setting with inpatients and outpatients required
- Experience with oncology care and oncology community resources required
- Experience working with cancer patients and families throughout the trajectory of care from diagnosis through to palliation an asset
Posted Date: April 8, 2021 Closing Date: until filled
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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 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 requirements 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: Sat, 17 Apr 2021 06:14:43 GMT
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