Social Worker

at  University Health Network

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Rehab Institute - Lyndhurst Centre
Department: Spinal Cord Rehab Program
Reports to: Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days
Salary: $40.98 - $51.22 Hourly
Status: Temporary Full-Time (Approx. 12 months)
Closing Date: July 17, 2024

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a Masters Degree in Social Work (M.S.W) or equivalent, required
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, required
• Membership in the Ontario Association of Social Workers, preferred
• Two (2-3) years experience working with an interprofessional team in a health care setting, preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Research experience /education; an asset
• Student education/supervision; an asset
• Knowledge of policies, legislation, program’s and issues related to social welfare institutions and services
• Computer literacy, preferred
• Knowledge of a second language; an asset

• Assessing patients for the purpose of evaluating the need for service, the nature of the problem, and formulating recommendations or treatment plans
• Implementing an intervention plan with patients, family members, significant others, and the interprofessional team for the purpose of facilitating changes in behavior, attitudes, feelings and/or the environment
• Facilitating family/team meetings
• Reassessing and modifying the intervention plan as required
• Liaising with appropriate community agencies
• Completing applications for Alternate Level of Care (ALC) facilities, establishing contact with members of the interprofessional team and community agencies to obtain, provide or exchange information relating to patients’ psycho-social functioning and health care in the past, present and future
• Rendering services for the immediate benefit of the Hospital and the community
• Providing clinical teaching to Social Work Students, Medical Students, Professional Colleagues at University Health Network, Faculties of Social Work and in the community
• Participating in relevant research activities, projects, etc.
• Performing activities required for the effective and efficient operation / maintenance of the Social Work professional group
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required
• Has knowledge of the Health Care Consent Act and be familiar with Advance Care Planning