Are you a registered Social Worker seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.
As a Social Worker (Temporary, Full-Time, effective immediately to July 18, 2025) you are responsible for the provision of social work services to patients, in order to achieve optimum psychosocial functioning, prevent unnecessary deterioration, and promote patient independence.
Whether you work in our office or in the community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centered care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals.
As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.
What will you do?
- Respond to referrals from Care Coordinators to appropriately administer social work services to patients.
- Assess patients to identify and determine psychosocial needs and therapeutic treatment needs and goals.
- Provide treatment program, counseling strategies, and emotional/mental health support to patients.
- Oversee patient’s progress and adjust treatment programs when needed, to ensure therapy goals are met.
- Educate and counsel patients, their families, caregivers, and/or SDMs regarding issues, challenges and strategies for continuous improvement.
- Accurately document and chart patient’s assessment results, goals, treatment plans, and interventions.
- Link patients with other in-house services or outside organizations, if needed.
- Balance patient needs and choices with available resources, ensuring their values and preferences are respected.
What must you have?
- Registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
- Relevant social work experience in a community/health care environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of social work interventions, practice methods, and professional skills.
- Knowledge of other community resources, funding agencies, treatment centers, social service networks, and organizations.
- Good understanding of the roles of other health care professionals.
- Up-to-date knowledge of social work theories, practices, and procedures.
- Ability to prioritize professional duties and manage caseload in a time efficient manner.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Effective listening, observation, and facilitation skills.
- Strong mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to respond or assist in emergency situations.
- Working knowledge of computer software (email, internet) and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook).
- Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle, as regular within the Cochrane District will be required. Travel to other areas within the North East geography may also be required from time to time3, as the business needs require.
- Advanced oral and written proficiency in English is essential.
- We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.
What would give you the edge?
- Experience working with diverse patient groups, e.g., multicultural, homeless, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI), mental health, geriatrics, pediatrics
- Case management experience or recent related community experience
- Ability to speak French or another second language
What do we offer?
We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer:
- Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
- Hourly wage of $43.23 to $50.00 as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement
- Valuable development opportunities
- Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
Who are we?
We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centered care.
Why join us?
If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.
Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment
Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
