Social Worker

HOURS: ALL SHIFTS AS REQUIRED

SALARY: FROM $39.16/HOUR TO $50.77/HOUR

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the OPSEU 662 Collective Agreement

Qualifications

Certification/Experience/Knowledge:

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) required, Master’s in Social Work (MSW) preferred
• Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and knowledge of associated Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice required
• Recent 3-5 years’ experience in an acute care and/or chronic care hospital setting with coordination of community services required
• Knowledge of Social Work values, ethics, theory and established practices of clinical social work and clinical practice including assessment, treatment and crisis intervention skills required
• In depth knowledge of serious mental illnesses from a bio psychosocial spiritual perspective and experience working with individuals with a serious mental illness within a psychosocial rehabilitation model required
• Knowledge and understanding of the diverse populations and regions served including socioeconomic status and rural challenges required
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention required (training delivered by Health Centre upon hire)
• Gentle Persuasive approach (GPA) Certificate required
• PIECES certificate an asset
• Thorough knowledge of geriatrics and geriatric related diseases required
• Experience knowledge in Complex Continuing Care as well as palliative care/end of life required
• Knowledge of long term care application/retirement living and relevant knowledge of LTC/Retirement homes in the surrounding area required
• Experience with in reach and outreach services, working with patients prior to and once transferred to discharge destination

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated application of discharge planning principles and resource utilization is required
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision, capable of making timely decisions and exercising tact
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation including Health Care Consent Act, Substitute Decision Act and Mental Health Act required
• Understanding of the social determinants of health and the social consequences and risk factors associated with serious mental illnesses required
• Must possess high self-direction/self-motivation and be adaptive to change required
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively to meet deadlines required
• Work independently and within a team environment required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
• Excellent interpersonal, interviewing and counselling skills required
• Case management skills and inter-disciplinary and intersectoral team orientation required
• Experience, skill and punctuality in preparing reports required
• Computer skills required
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Good attendance and work record required
• Ability to travel between local sites required
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is an asset

Criminal Reference Check including the Vulnerable Sector Check recent within six months is a requirement.

Interested candidates are asked to submit their cover letter and resume to:

[email protected] quoting file OPSEU- MH-25-009

The posting will remain open until the positions are filled.

Please note these postings are subject to change without notice. An acknowledgement will be sent only to those candidates who will be interviewed.

NBRHC is committed to achieving 100% compliance with its COVID-19 Vaccine Policy. As a result, all new hires must be compliant with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and must be fully vaccinated prior to commencing employment.

THE ORGANIZATION North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is a unique health care organization with three primary roles: providing acute care services to North Bay and its surrounding communities, functioning as the district referral centre providing specialist services for smaller communities in the area, and serving as the specialized mental health service provider for northeast Ontario.

THE COMMUNITY North Bay is located 3.5 hours north of Toronto, just north of the district of Muskoka, and 3.5 hours west of Ottawa. With a population of 54,000 and a catchment area of 180,000, it is a safe and welcoming community offering a healthy environment for working, living, and raising a family. North Bay is situated on the shores of two large lakes and boasts beautiful scenery and four distinct seasons.