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About the Role

VHA's Social Worker provides consultation, assessment, and planned interventions for diverse client groups across Southern Ontario and the Capital region. The role involves working within a continuous quality improvement framework to promote and maintain good public relations with clients, customers, and VHA staff.

Responsibilities

• Assesses psychosocial needs of clients and their families to identify factors affecting their response to illness, need for care, and ability to adjust.
• Counsels clients and family members concerning long-range planning, including evaluation of home situations for long-term care.
• Assists families in developing in-home care systems or exploring alternatives to in-home care, including arranging placement when indicated.
• Provides short-term therapy to clients and family members.
• Delivers crisis intervention or problem-solving for high-risk indicators affecting clients' and dependents' mental and physical health.
• Ensures coordinated care delivery through communication with the client's team regarding intervention plans and schedules.
• Documents all assessment findings, treatment plans, progress, and discharge summaries as required.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work Degree from a recognized university.
• Registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• At least two years of clinical experience, preferably in the community.
• Specialized courses to support areas of clinical expertise.
• Clinical expertise to provide a variety of social work interventions.
• Knowledge of community-care requirements and available resources.
• Familiarity with the routine use of valid and reliable outcome measures to support clinical interventions.

Location

• Southern Ontario
• Capital region

Work Type

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Casual

Experience Level

• At least two years of clinical experience

Education Level

• Master of Social Work Degree

Benefits

• Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
• Compensation for education and professional development
• Comprehensive orientation and training
• Mentorship and peer support
• Career development opportunities
• Employee and family assistance program
• Wellness resources
• Perks & discounts
• Staff & service provider events

About the Company

• VHA Home HealthCare is one of Ontario's largest not-for-profit home care providers.
• VHA's team consists of nearly 3,000 caring and committed professionals.
• VHA provides high-quality, client-centered care in homes, schools, retirement homes, and other community settings.
• VHA is a leading learning organization.
• VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada.
• VHA is an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate.
• VHA is a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.
• VHA has been providing care since 1925.
• VHA supports seniors, families, people with disabilities, and those with chronic or terminal illnesses.
• VHA provides services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• VHA offers high-quality, multilingual services.
• VHA's work environment focuses on client-centered care, well-connected health care teams, and continual improvement.
• VHA is passionate about serving others and making a difference.
• VHA is at the forefront of providing better care through community partnerships, innovation, research, and transformation.
• VHA offers opportunities to advance careers with an industry-recognized leader.
• VHA values its clients and its people.
• VHA offers a stimulating, diverse, client and family-focused work environment.
• VHA invests in its staff with continuous learning opportunities, competitive compensation, paid orientation, and a confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• VHA fosters a supportive and respectful team environment.

Equal Opportunity

• VHA Home HealthCare is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• VHA champions inclusion and diversity in all parts of its organization.
• VHA believes a diverse workforce is key to its success.
• VHA aims to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices.
• Opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience.
• VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation.
• VHA's services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups.