Social Worker

23 hours ago

Thunder Bay, Canada St Joseph's Care Group Full time

**Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION Health Care Professionals**

**Status: Full Time TEMPORARY (0.8 FTE)**

**Department: Geriatric Assessment & Rehabiitative Care**

**Site: St. Joseph's Hospital**

**Shifts: Days**

**Rate of Pay: $35.68 - $45.47 per hour**

The Social Worker provides services to clients and/or their Substitute Decision Maker (SDM), family members, and other support persons in the client's life when applicable. From herein, the job description will refer to clients and/or others for this purpose.The Social Worker is responsible for providing comprehensive assessment and intervention that addresses the psychosocial needs of the clients and/or others. The Social Worker is an integral part of the interprofessional team, providing a social work perspective and acting as a liaison and/or consultant to internal and external programs within the scope of practice. Identifies opportunities for and participates in quality improvement activity within the care setting.

**Qualifications**:
**Education/Experience**:

- Baccalaureate degree in Social Work (BSW or HBSW)
- Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- Thorough knowledge of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice as set out by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- Knowledge of social work values and ethics, theory and established practices of clinical social work
- Understanding of the social determinants of health of indigenous people and the social consequences and risk factors associated with client conditions (ie.addictions and mental health)
- Training and experience related to client care for people from Indigenous, geriatric, addictions and mental health populations
- Knowledge of family systems and family dynamic skills in working with families
- Knowledge of community systems and resources for the purposes of networking between the facility/program and other services
- Indigenous educational background directly related to social work preferred
- Indigenous language fluency and/or Indigenous cultural education an asset
- Specialized clinical experience and/or training may be required or preferred for some positions

**Skills/Abilities**:

- Ability to manage a clinical practice in a health care setting
- Ability to complete analysis, using clinical knowledge, skill and judgement to synthesize assessment information
- Assessment and treatment of psychosocial issues
- Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Ability to work independently, interdependently, and participate as a contributing member of a variety of teams within the workplace, community and ministries/agencies
- Strong time management, analytical/critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills
- Ability to use independent judgment and maintain confidentiality of records, actions, and information

**CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT**
- This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.

**_St. Joseph's Care Group is committed to providing high quality client-centred care by building a respectful and inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves. Individuals who speak a second language including French, Finnish, Italian, Ojibway, Cree, Oji-Cree, etc. are encouraged to apply. _**

**_Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process._**
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