Social Service Worker, Temporary Part Time, Access to Care & Transitions

Providence Care; Kingston; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

On-site parking

On-site café

Education, mentorship and bursary

Staff wellness programs

Job summary

Providence Care Hospital is seeking a Social Service Worker for a Temporary Part Time role focused on patient navigation and transition planning. You will coordinate care with families and the interprofessional team to facilitate timely hospital-to-community transitions.

The role requires a Social Service Work diploma with active license in Ontario and experience with discharge planning in a hospital setting. Posting period and wage details apply.

Qualifications

• Social Service Work diploma with active, unrestricted license in Ontario.
• Minimum 1 year navigation, transition and discharge planning experience in hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessments and coordinates services for referred patients.
• Develops individualized transition plans with the team, patient and family.
• Performs comprehensive social assessments and monitors progress.
• Identifies supports for timely discharge and links to community services.
• Leads navigation and discharge planning as a role model within the interprofessional team.

Skills

Navigation and discharge planning

Education

Social Service Work diploma with license (Ontario)

Job description

Job Code: 28431

Status: Temporary Part Time (up to 31 months)

Location: Providence Care Hospital/Providence Transitional Care Centre

Union: OPSEU 4104 Paramedical

Wage: $36.59 - $39.96/hr

Posting Period: November 5, 2026 - November 11, 2026

Reporting to the Director, Patient Flow, the Social Service Worker is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of social service support through navigation and transition planning activities for patients and families in a manner consistent with Providence Care's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Direction. Utilizing a problem solving, collaborative and responsive approach in conjunction with the interprofessional teams, community partners, patients and families, the Social Service Worker is accountable for efficient and coordinated patient transition planning, including coordinator and facilitation of timely and effective transitions from hospital.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• Social Service Work diploma with active, unrestricted license to practice with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers of Ontario
• One year experience in navigation, transition and discharge planning activities in a hospital setting preferred

Position Responsibilities:

• Conducts patient assessment including identification of baseline status, family assessment, reports by other service providers etc, assuming responsibility for service coordination for referred patients
• Participates in the development of individualized patient care transition plans in collaboration with other team members, external partners, the patient and family
• Ability to perform comprehensive social assessments, monitor and evaluate patient progress and revise plans as required
• Identifies and prioritizes patient supports and linkages required in support of timely discharge referring to community supports and services for continuing care
• Demonstrates leadership in the practice setting by acting as a role model and resource of the interprofessional team in support of navigation, transition and discharge planning activities and specifically social service expertise

Why Work at Providence Care Hospital:

• Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care
• A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research
• Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
• Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• State of the Art Building with on-site parking
• On-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options
• Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus on Healthy Workplace& Culture of Quality
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen's University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails

Disclosure:

We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process. Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.