Social Worker

UHN is Canada's #1 hospital and the world's #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN's vision is to build A Healthier World and it's only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Union: Non-Union
Site: West Park Healthcare Centre
Department: Outpatient Rehabilitation MSK and Amputee ​​​​​​
Work Model: On-Site
Reports to: Manager, Program Services
Grade: D0:08
Hours: 15 hours per week
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: February 26, 2025

Duties

• Provide comprehensive social work services, including assessment, counseling, and advocacy
• Develop, plan, implement, and evaluate social work services as needed
• Facilitate education and support groups for patients and families, occasionally during evenings
• Collaborate with Care Coordinators to ensure smooth discharge and transition processes
• Participate in pre-admission and admission assessments
• Foster relationships with community providers for enhanced patient support
• Provide resource clinical leadership within the inter-professional team
• Contribute to program evaluation, development, and research
• Partner with Service Managers to achieve clinical service goals
• Address psycho-social issues promptly and effectively
• Ensure patient-focused care with cultural sensitivity and inclusion

• Master's or Baccalaureate degree in Social Work
• Membership in Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and a relevant professional association/network preferred.
• Fluency in a language other than English an asset preferred
• 1-2 years clinical experience, preferably in a hospital or rehabilitation setting
• Knowledge of Chronic Care & Rehabilitation, including Acquired Brain Injury
• Proven leadership abilities in resource coordination, community liaison, education, advocacy, and training
• Strong assessment skills and knowledge of community resources
• Experience in discharge planning and transitions implementation
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and coaching skills
• Dedication to patient-centered care and adherence to core values
• Ability to maintain effectiveness in changing environments and tasks

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.