Community Social Worker

The Social Worker is accountable for seamless service experience that meets the individual needs of the client and/or family, compliance with legislation through proper documentation and has the ability to communicate with various levels within the organization in a clear and concise manner. The Social Worker works in collaboration with hospital and community partners to provide linkages with rehab options, home, and community support services, geriatric services and care navigation, and caregiver support.

The Social Worker works closely with client intake, consultation, and service delivery staff, and leads by example, demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm in all dealings.

We are looking for: A Full-Time Community Social Worker (12-Month Contract)

Hours of Work: 34-hour work week. Monday to Thursday: 8:30am to 4:30pm. Friday: 8:30am to 3:30pm. The successful candidate will start in September.

Location: Head Office;
Requires regular travel in the community

Reports to: Manager, Social Work, ADP, Hospice and Bereavement

Hiring Salary Range:
The salary for this role ranges from $65,000 to $76,500 per year, depending on your skills and experience.

• Ensure that clients and their families experience a high quality and responsive social work service.
• Work closely with hospital inter-professional teams, OHAH, Care Coordinators, and other community support roles.
• Provide information, advice, and support to the client and the family regarding the plan of care.
• Perform assessments for additional home and community support services that may benefit the client and their family beyond what they currently have or OHAH is offering to put in place.
• Review triage referrals with team members.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of client’s needs while on your caseload and adjust care plan.
• Provide short-term counselling to the client/caregiver and initiate support linkages with community resources, both internally and externally.
• Coordinate and facilitate diverse support groups to address clients’ needs and promote mutual support and connection.
• Coordinate service requirements and advocate on behalf of the client/caregiver to ensure the receipt of appropriate and timely services.
• Lead and participate in consultation services and case conferences with service providers to discuss care plans and service needs.

• Prepare and ensure accurate, thorough and timely recording of client information including reports, correspondence, legal forms, and ensure all information is up to date in the information management system and documented in accordance to departmental policies and procedures and legislation and College requirements.
• Compile and complete case files documents in preparation for discharge.
• Develop and implement appropriate short and long-term care plans for the client/caregiver based on the results of the assessment tool used within the organization.

• Build rapport for agency vision and departmental goals/objectives by communication, collaborating and leading by example.
• Demonstrate the ability to support and work cohesively in a team environment.
• Look for daily opportunities to highlight the connection between overall strategy and day-to-day activities.
• Provide consistent communication and feedback to the Team and the Manager and Senior Management where appropriate.
• Act as a change agent to positively encourage others and manage change.
• Be a resource to support integration demonstration projects being developed.
• Provide educational opportunities and clinical consultation with internal and external service providers.