Social Worker - Temp Part time - M Kid Fit Program

Trillium Health Partners•Mississauga, ON

13h•CA$46 - CA$60•Hybrid

About The Position

The Social Worker will actively participate in the delivery of care and ongoing program development for the KidFit Health and Wellness Clinic. The KidFit Health and Wellness Clinic is a 2-year, family-centered, paediatric weight management & wellness program. The position involves working with the inter-professional KidFit team, conducting psychosocial assessments, and providing mental health support to help children and their families lead active and healthy lives. The patient population comprises a diverse mix of children and adolescents and their families with obesity. The role will support occasional coverage within the paediatric ambulatory care program.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work (required)
Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (required)
Three to five years direct clinical experience working with children and families either in a community or hospital setting. (Required)
Demonstrated skills in working with families experiencing crisis, as well as group facilitation skills in the delivery of psychoeducation for both individual and caregivers.
Knowledge and experience with crisis prevention and intervention models
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in culturally competent practice, and extensive understanding of the importance of health equity, diversity, and inclusion in the delivery of healthcare services
Experience providing care using an anti-oppressive lens and critical reflexivity skills
Demonstrated knowledge of, and sensitivity to, the impact of social, economic and political issues facing patients/families from diverse communities
Capacity to collaborate flexibly and effectively as a member of the inter-professional health care team and to take initiative and leadership when appropriate
Proficiency in the use of electronic platforms such as Microsoft Office, hospital documentation systems and other relevant technology
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication, organizational, time management skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Commitment and comfort working in a culture dedicated to quality improvement, evidence-based practice, clinician accountability and measurement-based care.

Nice To Haves

Experience with disordered eating is considered an asset.
Familiarity and experience with mental health intervention models such as CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Family Based Therapy is an asset
Experience collaborating with sectors inclusive of child protection, education, children mental health sectors; knowledge of the relevant network of community services and resources is an asset

Responsibilities

Practice from an integrated model that considers the implications of physical and mental health, the family’s cultural context and issues of social complexity
Demonstrated skills in patient and family engagement, interviewing skills with individual, parents and families
Identify strengths and risks within families that should be considered in the context of the assessment formulation and treatment recommendations
Develop and facilitate psychoeducation/clinical groups for both individual and family/caregiver.
Collaborate with a diverse inter-professional health care team
Integrate research into practice; introduce innovation in clinical care to advance the program for youth and families
Navigate and secure resources that address issues related to the social determinants of health
Work collaboratively with other agencies and services such as CAS, Ontario Works, Children’s Mental Health agencies
Support training and education through the supervision of MSW students
Provide clinical teaching, mentoring and/or supervision for Social Work students. Engage with inter-professional education experiences with students of all Social Work health disciplines.