University Health Network Looking for Social Worker at Ontario Full Time

Social Worker – Toronto, Ontario

JOB POSTING #908676

Position: SOCIAL WORKER, Mobile Acute Care of the Elderly (MACE) Team

Site: TORONTO WESTERN HOSPITAL

Department: ALLIED HEALTH

Reports to: MANAGER

Scale/Grade: D008

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 7.5 hr shifts variable; occasional weekends

Status: Temporary full-time

POSITION:

In the provision of patient and non-patient care activities, the primary responsibilities of the SOCIAL WORKER include: 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 multi-disciplinary 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. The Social Worker has knowledge of the Health Care Consent Act and be familiar with Advance Care Planning.

JOB SUMMARY:

• 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

• Experience in working with the elderly population preferred

• Knowledge of the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment tool

• Experience in and understanding of the Geriatric Giants and how they impact patient’s health

• 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

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

POSTED DATE: October 27, 2022 CLOSING DATE: until filled

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.