Social Jobs in Pembroke, ON

Job Description

CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME

Are you an experienced registered nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, social worker (MSW), dietitian, or speech language pathologist 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 Bilingual Social Worker (MSW) , you will assess and determine patient care needs and eligibility, provide access and referrals to community services, and engage with patients, caregivers and other health care practitioners.

Whether you work in our office, 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?

The Social Worker identifies the need for the delivery of Social Work services, recommends and participates in the development of programs to meet these needs and provides consultation and social work services to selected patients.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Provides social work intervention to referred patients and families, including assessment of psycho-social needs. Refers patients and families to community agencies as appropriate.
• Establishes treatment goals with respect to identified problems and develops methods of achieving these goals in consultation with Care Coordinators.
• Ensures that patient files are initiated, maintained and updated and maintains treatment records in accordance with established guidelines and best practices.
• Ensures that recognition and response to identified social needs by recommending and participating in the development of guidelines and developing resource material.
• Establishes and maintains liaison with other health and social service providers.
• Participates in committees as approved.
• Interprets the role and objectives of the LHIN Social Work Program to the community and interested es in professional development activities and maintains knowledge and ability in the field of social work.
• Identifies gaps in community social services that affects the psycho-social functioning of the patient and family and participates in improving the services offered.

Team / Department : RC Social Work

Hours of Work : Monday to Friday 8 : 30-4 : 30

FTE : 0.4

Starting Salary : $47.259 / hr. - $50.689 / hr

Affiliation : OPSEU

Reporting To : Manager, Patient Services

Office Location : Pembroke or Renfrew

Caseload Geography : Renfrew County

What must you have?

What would give you the edge?

Knowledge :

Skills and Abilities :

Working knowledge of computer software (email, internet) and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point,

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday – 8 : 30am to 4 : 30pm

We offer flexible work options, this position will have a hybrid model of work with a combination of in-office and telework.

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 :  ​

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-centred 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.