Social Worker - Day Program/Inpatient Rehab & CCC (ON, Toronto)

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a part-time Social Worker to provide rehabilitation services to children and youth. This role focuses on facilitating client advocacy, conducting assessments, and delivering evidence-based counseling while working within an interdisciplinary setting, ensuring exceptional care and support.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Qualifications

• MSW Degree required.
• Current member of Ontario College of Social Workers.
• Preferred experience with youth and healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and provide counseling.
• Advocate for clients with interdisciplinary teams.
• Support child and family needs in rehabilitation.

Skills

Crisis Management

Client Advocacy

Counseling

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

MSW Degree from an accredited university

Job description

Join us in building a world of possibility! Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital and a top 40 Canadian research hospital. Serving over 9,000 families annually in both inpatient and outpatient programs, Holland Bloorview is renowned for its expertise in partnering with clients and families to provide exceptional care. It is the only organization to have achieved 100% in three successive quality surveys by Accreditation Canada.

Our vision is to support the most meaningful and healthy futures for all children, youth, and families. As an academic hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, all clinical staff are expected to contribute to the academic agenda through supervising students, teaching, research, or scholarly activities.

Holland Bloorview has received numerous awards, including Greater Toronto's Top Employers, Canada's Top Employers for Young People, and Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures. We offer an inspiring, inclusive, and collaborative work environment with competitive compensation and benefits, along with ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

The Position:

We are seeking a Social Worker to support our Day Program and Inpatient Rehab and Complex Continuing Care (CCC) services in delivering exceptional rehabilitation services to children and youth.

The Day Program is an intensive outpatient rehabilitation service designed to improve the quality of life for children and families with diverse healthcare needs. It offers a structured, comprehensive approach focusing on physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. Clients are medically stable but require ongoing care, allowing them to attend school, participate in therapy, and return home daily.

Inpatient services include Brain Injury Rehab (BIRT), Specialized Orthopedic and Developmental Rehab (SODR), and CCC. Learn more at our inpatient programs.

This is a temporary part-time position (0.8 FTE or 30 hours/week), projected to continue through September 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct strengths-based biopsychosocial assessments for clients and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Support clients and families to enhance coping and advocacy skills in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Identify needs for social work intervention through screening and case finding.
• Respect and support client/family rights to make decisions aligned with their values and experiences.
• Provide counseling utilizing evidence-based techniques tailored to mental health concerns.
• Coordinate referrals and support system navigation for funding, community resources, and healthcare services to facilitate successful discharge.
• Advocate for client and family needs within Holland Bloorview and the community.
• Follow established policies, procedures, evidence, and best practices.
• Accurately document workload statistics.
• Participate in program and staff meetings.
• Contribute to quality improvement, education, research, and maintain a safe work environment.
• Adhere to documentation policies and communicate effectively and timely.
• Assist in developing program activities and uphold professional standards and ethics.
• Identify learning needs, set annual goals, and stay current with literature and best practices.
• Share knowledge and best practices with colleagues, staff, students, and the community.

Qualifications:

• MSW Degree from an accredited university, Faculty of Social Work.
• Current member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Membership in the Ontario Association of Social Workers preferred.
• Paediatric social work or healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience with youth with disabilities and their families is an asset.
• Knowledge of psychotherapy frameworks such as ACT, ACBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy, with the ability to apply them appropriately.
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary setting preferred.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to manage and respond to crises calmly and effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates initiative and self-direction.