Social Worker - TFT - Jobs in Brampton, ON

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Job Posting Details“ William Osler Health System (Osler) is a multi-site hospital system serving 1.3 million people in one of the fastest-growing and most culturally-diverse regions in Ontario.With our new 2019-24 Corporate Strategic Plan, Going Beyond for Healthier Communities as our roadmap, we are shifting traditional thinking and re-imagining health care to help people live healthier lives, reduce chronic disease and improve access to care.At Osler, we are committed to providing safe, equitable, high-quality care in a fulfilling work environment that inspires our staff, physicians and volunteers to learn, innovate and grow. We are proud to be recognized, year after year, as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.”Here you will work alongside a highly-committed and respected team that understands what it means to go beyond to meet the health care needs of our communities.HOURS: Days/Evenings/Nights, including weekends and statutory holidaysincluding weekends and statutory holidays(Subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)POSITION SUMMARY:The successful applicant will be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the care of patients and families throughout the continuum of life dealing with such issues, but not limited to, bereavement including, early pregnancy loss, end of life issues, domestic violence , Child abuse, difficult family situations, facilitated discharge, staff incident debriefing, and working collaboratively with the allied health team in coordinating patient plan of care, and representing social work professional practice in various ED related meetings. Reports to the Clinical Services Manager of Emergency, with professional accountability to the Practice Leader for Social Work. The social worker will be an integral part of the Social Work professional team, participating in yearly strategic planning initiatives and corporate professional development.QUALIFICATIONS:Masters of Social WorkRegistration with the O.C.S.W.S.S.W.Minimum of 3- 5 years social work experience in EmergencyPrevious work history of dealing with one or more of the following client types/issues; elderly, homeless, domestic violence, pediatric, substance abuse and bereavement.Knowledgeable in community resourcesKnowledge and experience working with relevant legislation (i.e. SDM Act, POA, Consent and Capacity, etc)Knowledge of the psychosocial impact of chronic illness on the person and the familyExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary teamMay be required to travel between and work at all hospital campusesExcellent organization skills and ability to set priorities as requiredGood critical thinking and problem-solving skills requiredDemonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.Must be able to work independently and interdependently within multidisciplinary treatment teamComputer proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and MeditechExcellent attendance, punctuality and work record“Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. (AODA). If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at human.resources@williamoslerhs.ca.While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.”#LI-RR1