Social Service Worker- Complex Care Program - Orillia, Canada - Couchiching Family Health Team (CFHT)

Couchiching Family Health Team (CFHT)
Couchiching Family Health Team (CFHT)
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Orillia, Canada

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Couchiching Family Health Team


Position
:
Registered Social Service Worker

Reports To**:
Complex Care Team Lead


Position Summary:

The Registered Social Service Worker (RSSW) will provide comprehensive care for clients with chronic
disease, communicate and collaborate with other members of the health care team and physician
champions for the provision of evidence-based care and development of coordinated care plans.

The RSSW will be expected to identify service gaps and duplication. This position will establish a network
within the community creating links between health care agencies, while assisting in developing
coordinated care plans for individuals with chronic disease. The RSSW will be involved with patient and
caregiver interviews; current and future state mapping, data analysis and reporting.


Roles and Responsibilities:


  • Work to support the creation of coordinated care plans for individuals with mental health issues
and social factors

  • Identify service gaps and duplication in the community
  • Communicate goals of Complex Care Team in the community
  • Create links within the community with ODSP, OW, and community housing
  • Complete required forms to support patient goals
  • Prepare quarterly reports and monitor daily statistical date to ensure statistics are reported to
the Ministry of Health in a timely fashion

  • Collaborate and/or consult as appropriate, with members of an interdisciplinary team within the
clinic and externally with the community of care

  • Provide assessment of goals, linking with community partners, advocate for clients and manage
social issues that are barriers to care

  • Participate in committees or community groups where an identified need for advocacy or
representation is required

  • Sit on core working groups including but not limited to: Clinical Triage Team and Patient
Advisory Committee

  • Provide culturally sensitive care
  • Conduct inservices and workshops for team members, other health professionals and
community partners as appropriate

  • Assist with Home Visits by adhering to the Home Visit Policy Guidelines

Additional Roles and Responsibilities:


  • Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures
  • Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act

  • Work in compliance with Health and Safety laws adhering to safe work practices
and procedures established by the CFHT

  • O ther duties as required

Skills/Knowledge Requirements:


  • Exceptional understanding of current, evidence based and best practice guidelines
  • Maintain and upgrade knowledge and skills
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Knowledge of community assessment and development

Education/Specific Job Requirements:


  • Degree or Diploma in Social Service Work, and registration with appropriate regulatory body
  • Additional training or credentialing is considered an asset.
  • Certification in CPR (BLS-C)
  • Current Ontario Driver's License
  • Able to work flexible hours including evenings if required
  • Ability to travel within the community
  • Police Record Check

Experience:


  • 2 to 3 years related or applicable experience in a community, hospital or primary health care
setting

  • Experience working with ODSP/OSW, housing, and providing intensive case management in a
home setting is required.

  • Experience with Practice Solutions as asset
  • The Couchiching Family Health Team supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. The CFHT is committed _
- to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace. If you are contacted to participate in our recruitment process, please _
- advise the interview coordinator of any accommodations. The CFHT has an Accommodation Policy and Procedure to ensure you have access to a _
- fair and equitable process. While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged. _

**January 2019
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