Job Description

Job Code: 19339
Status: Full Time
Location: Providence Care Transitional Care Centre
Union: OPSEU 4104 Paramedical
Wage: $44.67 - $57.91/hr
Posting Period: September 12, 2025 - September 18, 2025
Reporting to the designated manager, the Social Worker provides psychosocial assessment, counselling/psychotherapy, case management, patient/family education, supportive counselling, discharge planning, service coordination and consultation according to organizational and best practice standards in order to assist patients to achieve optimum recovery and quality of life. This includes maximizing the benefit patients and families receive from their medical treatments and transitioning to timely and risk-reduced discharges. The Social Worker provides leadership in high risk social situations, program development, advocacy, and developing and maintaining strong community linkages. The Social Worker aligns his/her work with the operational priorities related to access to care and transitions and is accountable for maintaining the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Required Qualifications and Experience

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a recognized educational institution
• Current unrestricted registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers
• Two years of experience in providing Social Work service in a hospital setting with the relevant population, preferred
• Experience with electronic patient record systems, preferred

Role Responsibilities

• Performs client assessment utilizing population-specific and evidence-based assessment strategies
• Uses evidence-based treatment strategies and engages and supports clients and their families in establishing and achieving person-centered treatment goals, including promotion of self-management skills
• Advocates for, and arranges family/community support team conferences as necessary, in consultation with the patient/client
• Evaluates outcomes of Social Work treatment plan on an ongoing basis and modifies as appropriate, completing follow-up as needed
• Provides psycho-education and support around the client/patient illness/functional outcomes and the family's role in the therapeutic process
• Facilitates community referrals to support efficient and effective discharge planning and/or transition as necessary (this includes but is not limited to community agencies such as CCAC, Addiction and Mental Health Services)

Why Work at Providence Transitional Care Centre:

• Specializing in Transitional care including restorative care, cognitive behavioural support, short-stay respite and convalescent care

• A centre striving for excellence in care, education and research

• Committed to people centred approach to care delivery

• Competitive salaries with excellent full-time benefits

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

• A fully renovated building with on-site cafeteria and parking

• Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires

• Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality

• Employee and Family Assistance Program

• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities

• Fully affiliated with Queen's University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions

• Located near Lake Ontario, Queen's and Downtown Kingston

Skills Required