Job Description

The Social Worker provides comprehensive assessment, care planning and treatment coordination for designated clients and their families/ support systems where the social, economic, emotional or psychological circumstances presents barriers to care and or optimum level of functioning. Working collaboratively with members of the patient flow team, other health care providers and the inter-disciplinary team, the Social Worker also provides care coordination, system navigation and advocacy, education and linkage to relevant specialized complex care resources while facilitating patient self-management.
The HISH social worker will focus on outpatients. Home visits will be required. Travel will be required.
Qualifications
Education:

• BSW minimal qualification, MSW preferred
• Current full registration/membership in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) required

Experience:

• Two (2) years' experience working with an inter-disciplinary team in a health care setting required
• Two (2) to five (5) years' experience within an acute care hospital setting preferred
• Two (2) to five (5) years' experience within a home care setting preferred

Competencies:

• Experience providing scope of practice social work to patients in acute care, chronic care, home care

Our Employees Enjoy

• a professional practice environment
• a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
• wellness initiatives
• continuing education grants
• employee recognition and assistance programs
• a competitive salary and benefits package
• equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment Equity
OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.
Accommodation in the Workplace
Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.
All team members must adhere to OSMH's Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.
As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.
As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department.
Closing Statement
OSMH is a minimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital. As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.
If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online before 11:59 pm on the posting close date. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Skills Required