COMPETITION #22-484
NON UNION POSITION

Position #1690
POSITION: Social Worker, initial assignment Chronic Pain Service, Full Time (1.0)
SUPERVISOR: Manager, Development and Rehabilitation
SALARY: from $41.81 to $50.82 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY

Consistent with the interprofessional setting and the mission, vision and strategic directions of CHEO, the Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments and intervention to assist patients and families presenting with health issues primarily to our Chronic Pain Service.

Social Work services are provided to patients and families to address social and emotional stressors resulting from the interaction of physical, social, cultural, and psychological outcomes associated with health issues and treatment. The Social Worker will provide counseling related to diagnosis and adjustment to illness, crisis intervention, and liaison with community based agencies and services. The Social Worker will advocate on behalf of patients and families with regards to community services/resources and financial assistance.

The Social Worker will be a member of the CHEO Discipline of Social Work and will participate in the Social Work Coverage Model.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts comprehensive psycho-social and family assessments by methods such as interviewing the patient and family, obtaining relevant information, gathering social data regarding the patient and family and formulation of assessment and plan of intervention, in accordance with professional practice standards and clinical policies.
• In collaboration with a Nurse Practitioner, conducts orientation sessions for patients/families who have been referred to the service to assess appropriateness and readiness for engagement with the team, and to orient the families to the team’s philosophy and model of service delivery.
• In collaboration with the interprofessional team, provides counseling and support to patients and their families through individual, family and group counseling, crisis intervention and conflict resolution related to treatment decisions, child welfare, mental health, and treatment refusal.
• Works closely with the interprofessional team to provide continuity of care for patients between visits and liaison with schools and other services.
• Provides education on chronic pain management, both formal and informal, to patients/families, colleagues, students, and others within the organization and the community.
• Facilitates various pain education and skills workshops for patients and families, in collaboration with other team members.
• Participation in interdisciplinary clinic visits as required.
• Contributes to the development of program/service activities
• Maintains current knowledge on social work evidence based practice by such methods as reviewing literature, consulting with clinical and community experts in the field, evaluating clinical practice and participating in professional development activities in order to improve care through new practices.
• Participates in clinical research activities related to the Chronic Pain program and Ontario Pediatric Chronic Pain Network
• Performs administrative tasks by maintaining clinical documentation, progress notes, workload statistics and updating health records in accordance with established standards.
• Carries out other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
• M.S.W. graduate from an accredited university program in social work (Preferred)
• B.S.W. graduate will be considered if other qualifications are met (Essential)
• Member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and broad knowledge of Social Work theory, practice and regulations established by the College (Essential)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within a pediatric setting (Essential)
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with populations affected by chronic pain (Preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and document a comprehensive psychosocial assessment (Essential)
• Fluency in both English and French (Essential)
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work (Essential)
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in an inter professional environment with co-workers, physicians, clients and their families and external agencies (Essential)
• Knowledge of community resources (Preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to integrate the following approaches into practice: Strength-Based Perspective, Family System’s Theory, Crisis Intervention, Brief Solution-Focused & Grief & Bereavement (Preferred)
• Comfort level and skill in preparing and delivering presentations (Essential)
• Experience and/or interest in clinical research (Essential)

* Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening. Pre-screening might include testing.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

Please apply VIA website: https://careers.cheo.on.ca/Job/Details/69f649da-9c2f-4504-9119-ae7f014a7436