Social Worker

4 months ago

Ottawa, Canada Home and Community Care Support Services Full time

Job Description

  CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME

Are you an experienced registered nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, social worker (MSW), dietitian, or speech language pathologist seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.

As a Social Worker (MSW) , you will assess and determine patient care needs and eligibility, provide access and referrals to community services, and engage with patients, caregivers and other health care practitioners. 

Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centered care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals.

As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.

What will you do?

The Social Worker identifies the need for the delivery of Social Work services, recommends and participates in the development of programs to meet these needs and provides consultation and social work services to selected patients.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provides social work intervention to referred patients and families, including assessment of psycho-social needs. Refers patients and families to community agencies as appropriate. Establishes treatment goals with respect to identified problems and develops methods of achieving these goals in consultation with Care Coordinators. Ensures that patient files are initiated, maintained and updated and maintains treatment records in accordance with established guidelines and best practices. Ensures that recognition and response to identified social needs by recommending and participating in the development of guidelines and developing resource material. Establishes and maintains liaison with other health and social service providers. Participates in committees as approved. Interprets the role and objectives of the LHIN Social Work Program to the community and interested es in professional development activities and maintains knowledge and ability in the field of social work. Identifies gaps in community social services that affects the psycho-social functioning of the patient and family and participates in improving the services offered

What must you have? 

Master’s degree in Social Work and current certificate of registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers Related professional experience which would normally be attained over a period of two years in a similar Social Worker role Related experience in a similar community-based setting is an asset Experience providing service to patients in the area of stroke rehabilitation is an asset We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.

What would give you the edge?

Knowledge:

Knowledge of medical conditions and cognitive/psychiatric disorders Knowledge of health care system and the role of the Ontario Health atHome Champlain within the system Knowledge of stroke rehabilitation evidence-based practice Knowledge of relevant health care legislation Knowledge of Ontario Health atHome Champlain policies, procedures, strategic direction and goals Understanding of Ontario Health atHome Champlain partners and contracted service providers in the community

Skills and Abilities:

Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse patient groups with varying levels of comprehension and language capability Strong ability to manage difficult conversations/situations in a healthy and effective manner Demonstrated ability to work effectively in both a team environment and independently Effective communication skills to establish and maintain a wide range of contacts with professionals and organizations within the community Strong customer service skills Effective listening and strong facilitation skills are necessary to work with patients and their families/caregivers/SDMs in order to ensure best possible service is provided to the patient Ability to deliver information effectively in a variety of settings including one-on-one, team meetings, and to assist in delivering presentations/information regarding the LHIN Social Work program Effective planning and organizing skills to manage multiple patients, provide information reports, and take corrective action as required Ability to accurately complete required documentation, reports, forms, and recommendations
Working knowledge of computer software (email, internet) and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required Valid N95 Mask Fit Test results or documentation of a medical exception within the past two years Fluency in English and French is required. Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last six months

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:30pm (35hrs/week)

We offer flexible work options, this position will have a hybrid model of work with a combination of in-office and telework.

This position is temporary until approximately January 2026.

What do we offer?

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance .  In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer: ​

Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits​ Valuable development opportunities​ Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan Wages are in accordance with the collective agreement between Ontario Health atHome, Champlain and OPSEU and starting salaries range from $45.882/hr. - $49.213/hr

Who are we?

We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.

Why join us?

If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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