CARE AND BE CARED
FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME
Are
you a registered Social Worker seeking a rewarding career that cares for
others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the
right place.
As a Social Worker (Temporary, Full-Time,
effective December 1, 2025, to December 18, 2026;
Location: Sudbury) you are
responsible for the provision of social work services to patients, in order to
achieve optimum psychosocial functioning, prevent unnecessary deterioration,
and promote patient independence.
Whether you work in our office or in the
community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing
connected, accessible, patient-centered care – and be supported by our
collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other
professionals.
As a valued team member, your mission will be
to help our patients be healthier at home,
while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness
and work-life balance.
What will you do?
·
Respond to referrals from Care
Coordinators to appropriately administer social work services to patients.
·
Assess patients to identify and determine psychosocial needs
and therapeutic treatment needs and goals.
·
Provide treatment program, counseling strategies, and
emotional/mental health support to patients.
·
Oversee patient’s progress and adjust treatment programs when
needed, to ensure therapy goals are met.
·
Educate and counsel patients, their families, caregivers,
and/or SDMs regarding issues, challenges and strategies for continuous
improvement.
·
Accurately document and chart patient’s assessment results,
goals, treatment plans, and interventions.
·
Link patients with other in-house services or outside
organizations, if needed.
·
Balance patient needs and choices with available resources,
ensuring their values and preferences are respected.
What must you
have?
- Registered
Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers
and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
- Relevant
social work experience in a community/health care environment.
- Comprehensive
knowledge of social work interventions, practice methods, and professional
skills.
- Knowledge
of other community resources, funding agencies, treatment centers, social
service networks, and organizations.
- Good
understanding of the roles of other health care professionals.
- Up-to-date
knowledge of social work theories, practices, and procedures.
- Ability
to prioritize professional duties and manage caseload in a time efficient
manner.
- Strong
interpersonal skills.
- Effective
listening, observation, and facilitation skills.
- Strong
mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to respond or
assist in emergency situations.
- Working
knowledge of computer software (email, internet) and Microsoft Office
applications (Word, Outlook).
- Must
have valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Advanced oral
and written proficiency in English is essential.
·
Case
management experience or recent related community experience
·
Ability
to speak French or another second language
We know wellness is
supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for
continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer: ?
§ Attractive comprehensive compensation packages
and benefits?
§ Hourly wage of $43.23 to $50.00 as per the OPSEU
Collective Agreement
§ Valuable development opportunities?
§ Membership in a world class defined benefit
pension plan?