Social Worker (BSW)- Patient Flow- Full Time

The Sault Area Hospital (SAH) is currently recruiting for a Social Worker for the Transitional Care Team. The successful candidate will, will report to the Manager of ALC, and be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team(s) and will liaise with the diverse social, spiritual, mental and physical health programs within the hospital and community. The Transitional Care Team will use in person assessments to develop specialized care plans to improve patient outcomes, decrease confusion related to the movement of patients through the healthcare system, and decrease the length of stay with the initiation of multidisciplinary discharge planning early in the patients admission to mitigate discharge barriers.

Duties:

Provide direct social work service and counseling to clients and/or their families as a part of an interdisciplinary team.
Interview clients individually, in families or in groups to determine and evaluate the client’s social, financial, psychological, cultural and family situation and total needs to provide a comprehensive assessment and treatment plan.
Convey findings of assessment and liaison with the health care team.
Plan programs of assistance for clients including referral to agencies that provide financial assistance, housing, medical treatment and other interdependent services.
Serve as a member on interdisciplinary teams of professionals working with client groups.
Provide consultation to members of hospital staff, community agencies and other persons or groups seeking guidance in an effort to address the problems of the clients.
Participate in In-Service programs regarding the social and emotional components of health/illness and their effects on patients and families, as assigned.
Maintain accurate client records and statistical reports as required.
Provide ongoing patient/family education and support.
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling and social programs.
Provide public education and consultation to professionals or groups regarding counseling services, issues and methods.
Function as a professional role model demonstrating good interpersonal skills and a commitment to self-growth and development.
Develop and maintaining good working relationships with other hospital and medical staff while remaining a client advocate.
Participate in peer supervision with other staff, as requested.
Maintain current knowledge of best practices and benchmarks for the delivery of services, appropriate research, literature, accreditation requirements, policy and legislative requirements and implementing improvements/changes as appropriate.
Comply with organizational policies, procedures and standards.
Maintain confidentiality of all information.
Assuming other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or other relevant field.
Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers or other governing body.
Non Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate or equivalent.
Certification in Suicide Intervention (ASIST)

Experience:

Minimum 1 year Social Work experience.

Skill:

Excellence in problem solving techniques, conflict resolution skills, ability to work effectively on an interdisciplinary team and with the public.
Excellent writing skills including the ability to synthesize information into clear, concise messages both for detailed analytical reports and executive summaries.

Ability:

Ability to take a system wide and novel approach to opportunities.
Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and deal with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, both in person and on the telephone; tact, courtesy and alertness in public contacts
Ability to work under pressure and use good judgment in assessing difficult situations.
Ability to work as a team member and deal effectively with management, staff and physicians.
Demonstrated strong communication skills including the ability to relate well with others and adapt style as needed.
Demonstrated behaviour consistent with the Hospital’s mission statement and ICCARE values

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted.

Sault Area 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.

All new employees shall be fully vaccinated against COVID 19-prior to their start date. For clarity, fully vaccinated means that 14 days have elapsed after completion of your vaccine series (i.e. full two doses). The Hospital’s Occupational Health team will require evidence of full vaccination prior to an employee’s start date. If not fully vaccinated, the Hospital’s Occupational Health team can assist successful applicants with setting up the necessary appointments to become fully vaccinated, but any start date may be delayed to the date on which a successful applicant becomes fully vaccinated. The hospital’s requirement that successful applicants be fully vaccinated is subject to any accommodation obligations it may have under the Human Rights Code. Employees shall also be required to obtain boosters or other vaccinations related to COVID-19, as deemed necessary by the Hospital, and any failure to do so will be considered willful misconduct and/or disobedience and will result in the termination of the Employee’s employment without notice or pay in lieu thereof.

This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.