Social Worker

Position: MSW

Competition:

Status: Part-Time

Department: Social Work

Union Association: OPESU

Salary: $$44.67-$57.90/Hour

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, Allied Health & Clinical Services and working as a member of the outpatient Community Stroke Rehab team, the Social Worker is responsible for the provision of high quality rehabilitation to a patient or group of patients.

The Brockville General Hospital Stroke Program supports and champions stroke best practices across the care continuum, contributing to the Brockville General Hospital's mission of collaborating for exceptional care. The Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team is an integral component of the stroke continuum of care.

Community Stroke Rehabilitation is person-centered, coordinated care provided by an interdisciplinary team with stroke specific expertise, who are informed by best practice guidelines. Person-centered care is delivered in the setting(s) that best meets the needs of the person with stroke, their family and caregivers. The team, in collaboration with other service providers, provide therapy, education and support to achieve functional recovery and optimize community reintegration.

The social worker is a regulated health care professional responsible for the coordination of care for referred clients with stroke. They will work within their scope of practice and use the principles of client- and family-centered care to provide clinical social work services including counseling with individuals, couples, groups and families. The social worker will collaborate with community service providers to facilitate/promote independence, enhanced coping skills, an improved quality of life and a return to activities that are important for the client and the caregiver. They provide client-specific consultation and education/training/in-services related to stroke rehabilitation for families, caregivers and service providers.

As an expert in evidenced based stroke care, the social worker acts as a consultant and resource for other healthcare professionals concerning stroke education and management and works in collaboration with same to build capacity and expertise for stroke care.

The Social Worker is expected to maintain competence and skills through participation in on-going continuing education and quality assurance activities. They will participate in-service and hospital-wide activities and programs that model and promote a safe and healthy patient-centred environment and that contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.

The Registered Nurse provides a key role in helping patients with cardiovascular conditions through exercise guidance, education, and emotional support to improve heart health and lower future risk. The RN works closely alongside the kinesiologist in the outpatient cardiac rehab clinic. They help develop personalized care plans, provide patient education and teach lifestyle modifications such as diet and smoking cessation. They work closely with other health professionals, specifically the cardiologist and dietitian on the team.

Requirements:

Education:

• Masters degree from a recognized accredited university program in Social Work
• A member in good standing of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• Current B.L.S. Healthcare Provider (C)
• Aphasia Institute's Supported Conversations for Adults with Aphasia (SCA) preferred
• Certificate in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training preferred

Experience:

• Clinical expertise and experience in stroke rehabilitation
• Demonstrated knowledge of current Canadian Stroke Best Practices
• Experience in both hospital and community service delivery is an asset
• Knowledge of and recent clinical experience within the LLG communities and healthcare system preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of the role of regulated and unregulated healthcare professionals in the provision of stroke rehabilitation
• Demonstrated knowledge and clinical experience in neurological rehabilitation
• Working knowledge of and experience with theories and principles guiding adult learning and client self-management approaches
• Proven flexibility and a high level of initiative
• Motivated team player with excellent organizational and planning, leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making and time management skills
• Able to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills using different mediums, such as telephone, in-person and video
• Client, family and caregiver service-oriented, able to work effectively with diverse populations/groups
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to establish positive relationships with clients, families, caregivers, colleagues and community services
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and practice independently and collaboratively within an inter-professional team
• Excellent assessment skills and development of personalized client-centred treatment plans
• Able to support clients in their homes or in a community environment
• An understanding and appreciation of rural communities, including Indigenous perspectives, and the ability to navigate transitional services when needed
• Evidence of continued professional growth and/or professional development
• Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft applications and working knowledge of or the ability to quickly comprehend the electronic medical record
• A valid Ontario driver's license with access to reliable vehicle and auto insurance