Job Description

Social Worker Lifespan Program
Job Posting # 919371 Union: Non-Union Site: Toronto Rehab, Rumsey Centre Department: Brain Program Reports to: Program Services Manager Hours: 22.5 hours per week Days Wage range or Salary: $39.59 - $49.49 per hour: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy Status: Temporary Part Time Shifts: 3 Posted Date: 05/16/2023 Closing Date: Until filled.
The University Health Network, where ?above all else the needs of patients come first?, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of ?Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning?, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada?s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, a leader in adult rehabilitation and complex continuing care, is Canada?s largest adult rehabilitation hospital. Bringing together innovative patient care, groundbreaking research and diverse education to help people overcome or recover from disabling injury, illness or age-related conditions Toronto Rehab is located at four sites: University Centre (550 University Ave.), Lyndhurst Hospital and Toronto Rehab?s Cardiac and Stroke Centre (Rumsey Road) and the Bickle Centre (Dunn Ave).. Find out about our purpose, values and principles here.
Position Summary
In the provision of patient and non-patient care activities, the primary responsibilities of the Social Worker include: innovative application of social work processes that assist patients with psychosocial challenges and to optimize client progress in rehabilitation through the continuum;
Duties

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  Providing comprehensive psychosocial assessments and intervention;
• Providing educational and supportive counselling services;
• Providing service based on individual, family and group practice models;
• Discharging planning, population health advocacy, community services linkage;
• Collaborating with the inter-professional team and community-based service
• Providers; advocating, mediating and resolving conflict;
• Participating in professional, program and hospital development; willingness to provide field practicum Instruction to Social Work students;
• Participating in current and future program development, quality initiatives and research activities; c
• Complying with, and commitment to, patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Master?s Degree in Social Work (MSW) or equivalent required
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) required
• Membership with Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) preferred
• Two years experience working with a multi-disciplinary team in a health care setting preferred
• Experience with populations of people with acquired brain injury and those living with neurological disorders such as Cerebral Palsy
• Experience working with and supporting youth with disabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to integrate theoretical concepts and research findings into practice and maintain an evidence-based, best practice approach
• Demonstrated ability to supervise students within the context of a teaching hospital
• Ability to provide a blend of adjustment counselling and instrumental interventions
• Working knowledge of objective, self-assessment, single system assessment and evaluation is desirable
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of an interprofessional team
• Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own learning needs in pursuit of ongoing professional development
• Demonstrated ability to provide CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) in an individual and group format preferred
• Demonstrated ability to do group work preferred
• Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
• Computer literacy preferred

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.
Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.