Social Worker

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, West Park Healthcare Centre 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 17,000 employees, more than 1,250 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union
Site: 170 Emmett Ave.
Department: 3D - Amputee Service
Work Model: On-Site
Reports to: Manager, Program Services
Hours: Week #1 - Mon, Wed & Thurs, Week #2 Mon & Wed
Shifts: 9am to 5pm
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: November 11, 2024

Duties

• Provide social work services including assessment, counselling, advocacy & location of community resources and discharge planning for clients and families.
• Development, planning, implementation and evaluation of social work services as required.
• Facilitate education and support groups for clients and families, including some evenings.
• Participate in related in-service education.
• Assist care coordinator with discharge and transition process, regularly assessing needs such as psycho-social support for the patient and family as well as applying for funding support while meeting length of stay and occupancy rate targets.
• Participate in pre-admission and admission assessments.
• Participate where required in the revenue generating assessment & treatment services of the Hospital.
• Complete clinical workload statistics.
• Pursue continuous professional development.
• Work closely with team members in handling situations requiring counselling and support around care, treatment, and decision making as well as any applications (e.g. funding, LTCH, etc.) that are required.
• Ensure timely and appropriate clinical documentation in the electronic patient record (EPR).
• Develop strong relationships community providers to facilitate partnerships between patients, family, inpatient clinical team and referring agencies (e.g. LHIN, referral sources, etc.).
• Provide resource clinical leadership for the inter-professional team.
• Provide leadership in program evaluation, program development and research as appropriate.
• Participate in internal and external committees.
• Partner with Service Managers to ensure clinical service goals are addressed.
• Ensure that pscho-social issues / concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner.
• Ensure that care is patient-focused with an emphasis on culturally appropriate care that keeps equity, diversity and inclusion in mind.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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
• Fluency in a language other than English an asset preferred
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred
• Experience in rehabilitation setting preferred
• Minimum of 1 - 2 years clinical experience
• Knowledge of and preferred experience with chronic care & rehabilitation including acquired brain injury
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in the following areas: coordinating internal & external resources; community liaison; education; advocacy, training & support to varied professionals
• Strong assessment skills
• Knowledge of a variety of community resources
• Demonstrated experience in discharge planning and transitions implementation
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Demonstrated ability to partner and work effectively with all levels of staff, the interprofessional team, physicians, patients, families and external agencies
• Demonstrated ability to deal with complex mental health and behavioral issues
• Ability to maintain effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities and people
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to provide patient centred care.
• Demonstrated problem solving, interpersonal, coaching, negotiation and facilitation skills
• Strong organizational skills to work independently in an unstructured, demanding environment
• Demonstrated reliable work habits
• Attendance at safety meetings/training/updates in accordance with the Centre's standards
• Availability to work a flexible work schedule (some evenings are required)
• Evidence of satisfactory attendance record
• An employee's disciplinary record will be reviewed as part of the assessment of qualifications

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.