Social Worker Bachelors

KEY FUNCTION: 

Advocate for and work with patients and families to facilitate safe, viable discharge by identifying personal resources and community services. Support patients experiencing responsive behaviours and those at risk for extended length of stay by addressing psychosocial and behavioural barriers, coordinating appropriate supports, and reducing the risk of readmission.

REPORTING:    

Under the general direction of the Coordinator, Hospital to Home.

DUTIES:

1. Perform psychosocial assessments to identify problems/barriers related to treatment, social function, and viable discharge from hospital.
2. Help navigate issues that arise at an alternative level of care unit (ALC) while patients await long term care (LTC) in a transitional bed.
3. Develop and implement a patient-centered intervention plan to minimize or eliminate identified risks and problems.
4. Screen, triage, and provide timely intervention to high risk referrals involving abuse, neglect, trauma, homelessness, caregiver issues, and identification of Next of Kin (NOK)/Substitute Decision Maker (SDM).
5. Formulate, coordinate, and execute timely discharge plans based on the combined assessment of all health care providers in conjunction with patient/family.
6. Chair and facilitate case conferences as required.
7. Activate referrals to a range of community agencies (i.e. Income, Housing, Children’s Aid Society (CAS), Mental Health, Office of the Public Guardian Trustee, etc.) to support patient and family’s functional potential upon discharge.
8. Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and weekly Alternate Level of Care (ALC) rounds, and complete identified action items (i.e. transition beds).
9. Participate in the Emergency Departments/ Inpatient Multidiscplinary Bullet Rounds.
10. Provide crisis intervention, emotional support and/or education to patient/family around new diagnosis, trauma, bereavement, family discord, lifestyle changes and coping strategies.
11. Communicate regular updates to the patient and team regarding interventions to date and document in Meditech.
12. Assist with identifying NOK/SDM for unclaimed bodies in the Morgue by completing the required paperwork.
13. Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
14. Contribute to learner development by providing academic support, mentorship, preceptorship and supervision as required.
15. Participate in education/training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation/standards and guidelines.
16. Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
17. Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required. 
18. Perform other duties as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: 

1. Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited university. 
2. Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) is required.
3. Current membership with the Ontario Association of Social Workers is preferred.
4. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE: 

1. Minimum of one (1) year experience working within a health care environment.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

1. Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgment, clinical reasoning, and critical thinking with the optimal social work intervention.
2. Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of community resources and eligibility criteria.
3. Demonstrated ability to effectively problem solve, set priorities and manage conflict.
4. Demonstrated ability to case manage a diverse caseload on an active acute care unit.
5. Demonstrated knowledge and management of ethical issues related to clinical social work.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of Code of Ethics and Standard of Practice.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of government legislation, policies and programs affecting the patient population (i.e. Health Care Consent Act/Mental Health Act and Child Protection).
8. Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement.
9. Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
10. Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
11. Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
12. Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to organize and prioritize as required.
13. Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
14. Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY: 

1. Successful Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
2. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
3. Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
4. Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload, with minimal supervision.
5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
6. Ability to work independently is in a fast pace environment with complex cases.
7. Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.

Selection Process:  Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
 

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.