Social Worker

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital.
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds.

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Tuition Reimbursement (Centralized Education Fund).
• Casual, Part time and Full time positions (4 on 5 off for full time nurses).
• Predictable work locations.
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists).
• Support 24/7- you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
• Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager Department of Social Work, you will be responsible to provide quality social work services congruent with the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. The registered social worker will work within an interdisciplinary team model of care and implement a full scope of practice in clinical care areas including: psychosocial assessment, family engagement, brief supportive interventions, resource identification, coordination and/or utilization of available resources, education, and advocacy to support the transition of patients from hospital to post-acute or community based locations. Practice will focus on the application of an anti-oppressive, person-centred model of care and recovery orientated and harm reduction approaches for persons with acute and chronic health issues, including cognitive impairment, dementia, mental health issues, concurrent disorders, addictions and caregiver burnout. The Social Worker will work as a member of the interdisciplinary teams of these programs. You will also be required to maintain appropriate case records and departmental statistics as well as perform other related duties as requested/negotiated by or with the Manager.

Education Requirements

• Masters of Social Work Degree (M.S.W.) from an accredited University School of Social Work (preferred).
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).

Mandatory Qualifications

• Recent Social Work experience in a hospital, including acute Medical and post-acute programs and discharge planning for populations listed above.
• Demonstrated competency in providing services using an anti-oppressive approach as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Proven ability to manage competing demands and prioritize work in a time-sensitive environment.
• Excellent working knowledge of related provincial legislation including Health Care Consent Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Public Hospitals Act, community resources.
• Working knowledge of social supports including, Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).
• Knowledge of psychosocial, relational and health issues across the life span, including family birthing, paediatrics, grief and loss, caregiver stress/burnout, chronic illness and psychosocial/physiological conditions affecting the patient population.
• Proven ability to work in an empathic manner to engage hard to reach and marginalized populations.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development with respect to the practice of social work.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.