Social Worker - Full-Time

The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County; Leamington; On-site; CAD 52,224 - 58,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Essex County is hiring a Social Worker to manage patient caseloads and conduct group programs. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in Social Work and substantial experience in healthcare settings, specifically in grief and bereavement. Responsibilities include counselling, psychosocial assessments, and collaboration with community health partners. This position requires a flexible schedule and may involve bilingual communication in French and English. The salary ranges from $37.91 to $42.31 per hour.

Qualifications

• Maintains current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers.
• Demonstrates ability to provide individual and group counselling.
• Possesses a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Respond to client referrals within established guidelines.
• Facilitate individual and group programs.
• Complete psychosocial assessments and care plans.

Skills

Individual counselling

Group development and program facilitation

Excellent oral and written communication

Collaborative teamwork

Bilingual French/English

Education

Master of Social Work Degree

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

Reports to: Manager of Psychosocial Services

Pension: The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Benefits: Benefit package available for extended health and dental

We ask that interested candidates please submit their applications by 9:00AM on Monday, March 2, 2026.

Overview

ABOUT THE HOSPICE OF WINDSOR AND ESSEX COUNTY

Founded to provide compassionate, clinical, end-of-life care, The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County Inc. (Hospice) has been caring for our community since 1979. Hospice believes in equitable access to care for all. We provide specialized wrap-around services to adults, children, and their caregivers, in the setting of their choice – whether it be in our Residences or in their home.

With only partial government funding, it has been through the generous support of our volunteers and our community that we have continued to provide memorable care, meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their loved ones.

Role overview

The Social Worker is dedicated to Hospice’s vision, mission, and values, and will support and work towards achieving the strategic directions set out by the Board of Directors. They will put their best efforts forward to promote the interests of our patients as well as contribute to a positive work culture.

The Social Worker is a strong leader who plans and executes the Hospice Mission and Vision within the organization and the community, displaying dedication to Hospice values. The Social Worker is experienced and knowledgeable about life-altering and life-threatening diagnoses and the broader field of palliative care, with special emphasis on end-of-life care. The Social Worker manages a caseload of patients with life altering/threatening diagnosis as well as running psychosocial group programs at locations as assigned by the Manager of Psychosocial Services, demonstrating professional values and compassion for patients, families and visitors. They develop and promote relationships with community health partners.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Receive referrals from the Manager of Psychosocial Services or Clinical Administrative Assistants and respond to clients within established response guidelines.
• Provide individual and family counselling, as well as the development and facilitation of group programs.
• Complete psychosocial assessments, develop goals and related plans of care in collaboration with the client/family, and make recommendations regarding appropriate social work intervention.
• As part of an Interdisciplinary team, design and implement group counselling and programs that address common psychosocial needs of patients and caregivers.
• Communicate, implement and ensure that Hospice’s responsive and holistic culture is maintained.
• Develop and nurture professional/therapeutic relationships with community partners.
• Communicate and implement any of the Hospice’s support services as appropriate for families and patients.
• Assess psychosocial education needs and assist in providing staff and volunteer education.
• Participate in team meetings for case consultation and information sharing.
• Complete electronic scheduling and documentation for assigned patients and complete ongoing updates and monthly statistical reports, while prioritizing patient needs.
• Attend meetings and conferences for the purpose of coordinating services and/or professional development.
• Assist with the supervision of University Social Work interns and students in related programs, as deemed beneficial to the progression, promotion, and development, of Hospice support services and community palliative care.
• Other responsibilities that may be assigned by Management staff.

Accountabilities

• Accountable to the Manager of Psychosocial Services. Case reviews are completed with the Manager of Psychosocial Services for ongoing performance evaluation.
• Accountable for commitment to the Hospice Mission, Vision and Values.
• Accountable to maintain all Hospice policies and professional standards of conduct, and to ensure review as required.
• Accountable to maintain confidentiality and act in an ethical and professional manner consistent with the professional code of ethics and agency policies.
• Accountable to maintain practice requirements through the annual renewal of the professional college certification and to exhibit clinical competence through continuing education and established protocols as required by the Ontario College of Social Workers.
• Accountable to maintain performance in accordance with the palliative care competencies for social workers as defined by the Ontario Palliative Care Competency Framework (Reference: The Ontario Palliative Care Competency Framework: A Reference Guide for Health Professionals and Volunteers, April 2019, pp. 126-137).

Required qualifications and experience

• TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Maintains current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and provides proof of annual renewal by December 31 of each year.
  • Demonstrates ability to perform as an individual counsellor and to provide group development and program facilitation.
  • Demonstrates excellent oral, written and telephone communication skills.
  • Experience with electronic documentation systems, spreadsheets, and/or database systems is preferred.
  • Possesses a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
  • Works a flexible schedule as required.
  • Demonstrates ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• EXPERIENCE
  • Experience with grief and bereavement through all patient populations is preferred.
  • Possesses five (5) years of work experience in a social work role, preferably in palliative or healthcare settings.
  • Bilingual French/English an asset.
• EDUCATION
  • Possess a Master of Social Work Degree from a recognized university program.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by Hospice throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

Hourly pay: $37.91 – $42.31 per hour.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

NOTE: This posting is being advertised to fill a current vacancy within the organization.