Job Description

Social Worker

Clinical Programs

Community Support Service Programs

Number of Openings:

1

Division:

Clinical Programs & CSS

Full/Part Time/Casual:

Part-time

Program:

Various Clinical & CSS Programs-Integrated Comprehensive Care Program

Regular/Temporary:

Permanent

Location:

HNHB boundaries


- This position requires traveling to various clinical programs within Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford, Niagara regions and Norfolk county.


- May require travel to other program locations as required

Union:

Non-union

Hours of Work:

Days

8 am-4 pm / 9 am-5 pm

- Average 37.5 hours bi-weekly

Posting Date:

September 11, 2025

Closing Date:

Until Filled

Wages:

$22.53 - $49.63 Dependent on experience

French Language Skill Requirement:

N/A

This posting is for a current vacancy.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Social Worker (SW-CP) clinical and CSS program will provide psychosocial assessment, counselling/psychotherapy, case management, Patient/family education, supportive care, discharge planning, service coordination and consultation according to best practice standards in order to assist the client in achieving optimum recovery and quality of life.



This role supports either the Manager - Therapy Services or the Sr. Manager ICCP in the efficient and effective operations of the program activities, as well as provide leadership in high risk social situations, program development, advocacy and developing and maintaining strong community linkages. Registered Social Workers will also participate in mentoring community development, teaching, continuous quality improvement and research activities.



Clinical program clients are typically individuals who have been discharged from hospital to their own home, but who still require some clinical care for a short period of time. These clients are in process of having long term care needs assessed, are medically stable, can be of any adult age group, and may require mechanical or 2-person lifts. Clients typically stay 21 days or 16 weeks in length, and they may or may not require a formal care plan.



Community Support Services clients are typically individuals who have been discharged from hospital but who are unable to return to their pre-hospital living arrangements. These clients are in process of having long term care needs assessed, are medically stable, can be of any adult age group, and may require mechanical or 2-person lifts Clients may have longer stays and require Care Plans.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

Maintains current working knowledge of relevant legislation in Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Public Hospitals Act, Long Term Care Act, Child and Family Services Act, PHIPA and Excellent Care for All Act Maintains expertise in generic social work practice and implements evidence-based practice which includes family/individual and group treatment modalities, case management, crisis intervention and discharge planning May perform virtual care as per program needs Documents all patient related interventions adhering to the OCSWSSW Standards of Practice and the RSW disciple-specific documentation guidelines Conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments from a systems perspective which will include contact information (POA, SDM, NOK), current family/social status, financial situation, community agency involvement, mental health status, psychosocial history, social work analysis, identified issues goals and intervention plans Identifies and intervenes with high risk social work analysis, identified issues, goal and intervention plans Identifies and intervenes with high risk social situations such as intimate Partner Violence, Child Abuse/Neglect, Elder Abuse/Neglect, Financial Abuse, and others as appropriate utilizing best practice social work guidelines Provides theory-based counselling which may include crisis intervention and illness adjustment counselling Provides case management for an assigned client area including the facilitation of client and team goals related to function and discharge, connecting the client and/or family with services and/or resources in the community and ensuring patients and families understand the plan of care post discharge Coordinated all complex discharges and facilitates program specific case management activities Assumes the lead responsibility for discharge planning including the identification of client and family needs and resources related to safe patient discharges Provides mentorship around specific developed areas of expertise to new RSW staff and healthcare providers of other disciplines Meets the requirements of Ontario Social Work re-certification through continuing education as outlined by the OCSWSSW Complies with all required Workload Measurements and other statistical data collection expectations Engages in knowledgeable, sensitive and expert care of seniors, and support of their families Advocates in the best interests of the clients Completed regular, mandatory and optional professional development Engages in self reflection and adaptation to the changing needs of clients

Administration

Working with others in ordering of required supplies and/or equipment Recording treatment activities in client charts, maintaining on-going support of other interdisciplinary program staff Developing and presenting reports and/or metrics as requested Supporting clients in setting up therapy appointments Supporting referral/intake processes of the program Providing general assistants to program Managers Performing general administrative duties related to the role Participate on committees and program development related to areas of practice.

CORE COMPENTENCIES

Regularly demonstrates our mission, vision and values: + Support compassionate care, faith and diversity
+ Deliver quality care, pursue and share knowledge, respect diversity, remain faithful
+ Commit to working everyday with dignity, respect, service, justice, responsibility and enquiry
Ability to work collaboratively with others; sharing expertise and drawing on the expertise of others Actively promotes a healthy, supportive and inclusive work environment Proactively contributes to initiatives, supporting and encouraging positive change Ability to engage in effective problem solving, possess logic and analytical thinking Skilled at thinking about creative solutions to complex problems Solid team-based approach to every day work activities Superior communication skills both verbal and written, with an excellent customer service mind set Positive and professional, with a "can do" attitude Willingness to regularly go the extra mile and actively support co-workers Willingness to learn and mentor with senior staff members Maintaining on-going compliance to corporate policies and procedures, health and safety regulations, and relevant external standards Participating fully in both internal and external training requirements Participating fully in corporate quality initiatives
Maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of all personal health records (including both client and personal), and following all the privacy and confidentiality requirements of any and all electronic medical record systems used

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited University,

required

Registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers,

required

Membership with the Ontario association of Social Workers,

preferred

Minimum one year recent and related experience,

required

Gentle Persuasive Approach training,

preferred

Previous experience using mobile tools and devices,

preferred

Previous experience or education in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and/or Indigenous Cultural Awareness,

an asset

Previous experience in a Home or Community care setting,

preferred

St. Joseph's Home Care is an equal opportunity employer, committed to equity, inclusiveness, and diversity across all our programs, practices, facilities, and team. AI is not used in our recruitment processes for the selection of candidates.

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, such as alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms, please inform the hiring manager before your interview. Should you wish to conduct your interview in French, kindly contact our head office to arrange this in advance.




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