Social Worker

Bayshore • Markham, ON

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

Bayshore HealthCare is seeking passionate and caring Social Workers for its Integrated Care Solutions team. The role involves applying social work principles in a community setting to assist adult clients in maximizing their social, emotional, and cognitive functioning, thereby promoting independence and improving quality of life. The position emphasizes Person-and Family-Centered Care (PFCC), which involves active participation of family in healthcare decisions and providing respectful, compassionate, and culturally safe care tailored to individual needs and preferences.

Requirements

• Be an active member in good standing of the Ontario College of Certified Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• Possess general computer skills and have access to a computer with appropriate password protection and internet capabilities
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and oral (French considered an asset)
• Provide a police clearance (Vulnerable Sector Check) that meets the Bayshore Home Health policy
• Hold a current CPR certificate (CPR-C or BLS and is only acceptable a year after issue)
• Possess strong work ethic with commitment to regular attendance

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two (2) years of community-based therapy experience
• Be able to drive, hold a current, valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle in good operating condition

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients, families/caregivers, service providers and other professionals to collaborate and coordinate services
• Maintain and manage a caseload in an efficient and effective manner ensuring priority code timeframes are met
• Assess the client’s adjustments to medical, emotional, psychological or social problems and the factors that affect them
• Utilize a client-centered approach to identify, prioritize and monitor potential psychosocial problems and goals
• Establish, implement, evaluate and adjust the psychosocial treatment plan in collaboration with the client and/or family, caregivers, care coordinator and other community partners
• Enhance or teach coping skills e.g. relaxation, stress management, anger management, healthy grieving
• Advise clients/caregivers on the availability of community resources and contact agencies on their behalf when appropriate e.g. Federal, Provincial, Municipal and Local agencies in relation to income security, pensions, financial assistance, etc.
• Determine when further social work intervention in no longer necessary and assist clients in planning for discharge
• Recommend and facilitate referrals to support services within the community
• Developing a flexible, responsive system to meet changing and competing demands
• Demonstrate knowledge of Standards of Practice guidelines of Provincial regulating body
• Liaise with other Case Managers, funders or Government & hospital programs as required
• Liaise with Provincial regulating body as required
• Complete other tasks as requested

Benefits

• Fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices
• Offers are thoughtfully aligned with internal equity and external market competitiveness
• High-quality and safe environment for both team members and clients/patients
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion standards
• Culture of belonging where individual differences are embraced and celebrated
• Programs, resources, and policies designed to support each person’s purpose, potential, and well-being
• Inclusive and accessible workplace
• Compliance with all provincial and territorial Human Rights and accessibility legislation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed