Social Worker - Complex Care Teams

at  Brant Community Healthcare System

EXCEPTIONAL CARE–EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Master of Social Work Degree (M.S.W.) from an accredited University School of Social Work (preferred)
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

• Recent Social Work experience in a hospital, including acute Medical and post-acute programs and discharge planning for populations listed above.
• Certification and additional training in the areas of End-of-life care, Grief and Loss and supporting loved ones.
• Certification and training in Gentle Persuasive Approaches and working with Cognitive Impairment
• Demonstrated competency in providing services using an anti-oppressive approach as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Completion of San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
• Proven ability to manage competing demands and prioritize work in a time-sensitive environment.
• Excellent knowledge of the Home First philosophy, Alternate Level of Care (ALC) legislation and processes
• Excellent working knowledge of related provincial legislation including Health Care Consent Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Public Hospitals Act, community resources
• Working knowledge of social supports including, Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).
• Knowledge of psychosocial, relational and health issues across the life span, including family birthing, paediatrics, grief and loss, caregiver stress/burnout, chronic illness and psychosocial/physiological conditions affecting the patient population
• Proven ability to work in an empathic manner to engage hard to reach and marginalized populations
• Evidence of ongoing professional development with respect to the practice of social work
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attendance record

Please refer the Job description for details