Pediatric Rehab Social Worker — SODR Team (12-Month Contract)

Holland-Bloorview-Kids-Rehabilitation-Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto is seeking a Social Worker to join the Specialized Orthopaedic and Developmental Rehabilitation (SODR) team on a 12-month temporary full-time contract. The role provides intensive inpatient rehabilitation support for clients with complex physical and psychosocial needs.

The successful candidate will hold an MSW, be a member of OC Social Workers, and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to advocate, assess, and coordinate care from

Qualifications

• MSW degree from an accredited university.
• Current member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Paediatric Social Work or health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts strengths-based biopsychosocial assessments for clients and families of diverse backgrounds who are preparing to transition to adult services
• In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, support clients and families to enhance coping and advocacy skills
• Identifies need for social work intervention through case screening and case finding methods
• Supports and respects the client/family’s rights to make decisions based on their own values, beliefs and experiences
• Provides counselling to clients utilizing evidence-based techniques based on client’s presenting mental health concerns
• Initiates and coordinates referrals and support system navigation with regards to funding, community resources and other healthcare services to enable a successful discharge
• Advocates for client and family needs for service within Holland Bloorview and the community
• Bases practice on established Holland Bloorview policies, procedures, evidence and best practice
• Documents accurate workload statistics
• Attends and participates in program and professional staff meetings
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, contributes to the academic agenda through education or research and supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment that advances a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices
• Adheres to Holland Bloorview’s Documentation Policy
• Communicates in a timely and effective manner
• Contributes to the development of program/service activities
• Ensures the maintenance of the OCSWSSW Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for Social Workers
• Identifies learning needs and establishes annual goals
• Remains current with professional literature and best practice guidelines
• Shares new knowledge and best practices with colleagues, staff, students and the community

Education

MSW Degree from an accredited University

Job description

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto is seeking a Social Worker to join the Specialized Orthopaedic and Developmental Rehabilitation (SODR) team on a 12-month temporary full-time contract. The role provides intensive inpatient rehabilitation support for clients with complex physical and psychosocial needs.

The successful candidate will hold an MSW, be a member of OC Social Workers, and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to advocate, assess, and coordinate care from