Bsw, Trpt

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Bachelor of Social Work
- Two years in the past five years of working experience in an inpatient or outpatient medical setting
- Must possess therapeutic skills to conduct psycho-social interventions, crisis intervention and brief therapy interventions
- Knowledge of and experience in case management
- Perinatal social work experience will be considered an asset
- Working experience with Child Welfare agencies will be considered an asset
- Skilled in counseling and educating individuals, families and groups regarding coping strategies and cognitive behavioural change theory related to lifestyle changes
- Knowledge of psychosocial and physiological impact of chronic illnesses and conditions, heart and stroke disease an asset
- Understanding and knowledge of available community resources
- Knowledge of all relevant legislation (i.e. Health Care Consent Act, Substitute Decision Act, Mental Health Act, Public Guardian and Trustee, Child Protection Act)
- Demonstrated professionalism and community relations skills while dealing with the public (patients and families), as well as various medical and non-medical professionals
- Evidence of effective customer service, organizational, interpersonal, communication, judgment, critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with mínimal supervision
- Consistent and regular attendance required
- We are especially interested in connecting if you,_
- Value diversity, equity and inclusion; _
- Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;_
- Identify as a member of one or more of the following equity-deserving groups: Indigenous, racialized, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas._
- Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service._
- In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation._