Social Worker, Lifespan Future Care Program - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

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Description
JOB POSTING #917029


Position
:
Social Worker Lifespan Program

Site:
Toronto Rehab, Rumsey Centre


Department:
Brain Program


Reports to:
Program Services Manager


Scale/Grade:
D0:08

Salary/Hourly Range:
$ $49.49 per hour
Hours: 22.5 hours per week Days

Status:
Temporary Part Time


_ Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning._


The University Health Network, where _"above all else the needs of patients come first"_, encompasses
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN.

The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education.

With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of _"Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning"_, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers.

UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

The
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, a leader in adult rehabilitation and complex continuing care, is Canada's largest adult rehabilitation hospital.

Bringing together innovative patient care, groundbreaking research and diverse education to help people overcome or recover from disabling injury, illness or age-related conditions Toronto Rehab is located at four sites: University Centre (550 University Ave.), Lyndhurst Hospital and Toronto Rehab's Cardiac and Stroke Centre (Rumsey Road) and the Bickle Centre (Dunn Ave).

Find out about our purpose, values and principles here.


POSITION:


QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Completion of a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) or equivalent required
  • Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) required
  • Membership with Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) preferred
  • Two years experience working with a multidisciplinary team in a health care setting preferred
  • Experience with populations of people with acquired brain injury and those living with neurological disorders such as Cerebral Palsy
  • Experience working with and supporting youth with disabilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate theoretical concepts and research findings into practice and maintain an evidencebased, best practice approach
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise students within the context of a teaching hospital
  • Ability to provide a blend of adjustment counselling and instrumental interventions
  • Working knowledge of objective, selfassessment, single system assessment and evaluation is desirable
  • Proven ability to work independently and as part of an interprofessional team
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own learning needs in pursuit of ongoing professional development
  • Demonstrated ability to provide CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) in an individual and group format preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to do group work preferred
  • Vaccines (COVID19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
  • Computer literacy preferred Vaccines (COVID19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code

POSTED DATE:
March 30, 2023


CLOSING DATE:
Until Filled


For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace.

We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to:

all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position.

Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.
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