Social Worker

Bayshore•Toronto, ON

2d•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 client and family participation in healthcare decisions. This is a part-time position requiring availability three days a week, Monday to Friday, during daytime hours, with approximately 15-20 client visits per week. The role is home-based, with compensation including a per-visit rate, mileage reimbursement between clients, and a separate virtual visit rate. Service areas include North York and East York, with potential work in surrounding GTA areas.

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.
Be able to drive, hold a current, valid driver’s license, and have access to a vehicle in good operating condition.
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.
French language skills are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Communicate with clients, families/caregivers, service providers, and other professionals to collaborate and coordinate services.
Maintain and manage a caseload efficiently, ensuring priority code timeframes are met.
Assess client adjustments to medical, emotional, psychological, or social problems and influencing factors.
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/family, caregivers, care coordinator, and community partners.
Enhance or teach coping skills such as relaxation, stress management, anger management, and healthy grieving.
Advise clients/caregivers on community resources and contact agencies on their behalf when appropriate (e.g., Federal, Provincial, Municipal, Local agencies for income security, pensions, financial assistance).
Determine when further social work intervention is no longer necessary and assist clients in planning for discharge.
Recommend and facilitate referrals to community support services.
Develop a flexible, responsive system to meet changing and competing demands.
Demonstrate knowledge of Standards of Practice guidelines of the Provincial regulating body.
Liaise with other Case Managers, funders, or Government & hospital programs as required.
Liaise with the Provincial regulating body as required.
Complete other tasks as requested.