Social Worker - Diabetes Education Centre, PT (J0225-0790)

CGI Njoyn; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for their Diabetes Education Centre. In this impactful role, you will provide essential psychosocial assessments and therapeutic interventions for pediatric and gestational diabetes patients. Your expertise will help develop goal-oriented care plans and connect patients with vital community resources. Collaborating with an inter-professional team, you will play a crucial role in advancing diabetes education and mentoring the next generation of Social Work professionals. Join a team committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for patients and families, making a real difference in their lives.

Qualifications

• Provide psychosocial assessments and therapeutic interventions for diabetes patients.
• Develop goal-oriented care plans and collaborate with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Connect patients with community resources and support networks.
• Lead patient care initiatives and advance diabetes education.
• Mentor and teach Social Work interns and students.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Counseling

Case management

Therapeutic interventions

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker, Diabetes Education Centre

As a Social Worker, you will provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, case management, and therapeutic interventions for pediatric, type 1, and gestational diabetes patients and their families. You will develop goal-oriented care plans, act as a resource for diabetes cases, and collaborate with the inter-professional team to support patients with diabetes and co-morbidities.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Connecting patients with community resources and support networks.
2. Participating in program planning, resource development, best practice initiatives, and hospital committees.
3. Leading patient care initiatives and advancing diabetes education.
4. Mentoring and teaching Social Work interns and students.

This role supports the hospital’s academic mandate through teaching, learning, research, and innovation. You will play a vital role in fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-quality care environment for patients, families, and healthcare teams.