Share Email Opening Title Social Worker - The Independence Program   Category Healthcare Professional Opportunities   Req Number HEA-19-00022   Open Date 5/16/2019   Number of Openings 1   Department Transition Strategy  Work type Temporary Part-time  Grade Grade 7 ($37.62/hr to $47.12/hr)  FTE 0.6  Posting Close Date 05/22/2019  Description The Independence Program is a residential program that assists youth with disabilities to develop the skills they need to participate in the adult world as they transition to post-secondary education, employment or independent/supported living. Holland Bloorview has developed this opportunity to allow young people with disabilities to acquire life experiences that encourage self-expression, skill-development, and independence, while promoting friendship and enjoyment. The program operates from a Toronto Student Residence. It is an experience based program that requires the staff to work with an interprofessional team and support participants in the achievement of their identified goals. This will require actively supporting program participants in workshops, meal preparation, community navigation and taking public transit. This position requires that staffs are able to work evenings and weekends. Successful Candidate must be available for the following dates: Program Welcome session: June 1, 2019 Hospital Orientation: June 3 - 5, 2019 or July 8-10, 2019 Program Orientation: July 22 - 25, 2019 Program dates: July 28 - August 16, 2019 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts strengths-based Social Work assessment and consultation for families of diverse backgrounds whose children may have a variety of medical diagnoses Assesses individual family dynamics and function, including strengths, areas of need and high risk situations In collaboration with the interdisciplinary teams, consults with families to enhance parents' coping abilities and advocacy skills, educate families about resource options, provide supportive counseling during crisis situations Identifies need for social work intervention through case screening and case finding methods Supports and respects the client/family's rights to make decisions based on their own values, beliefs and experiences Initiates, implements, co-ordinates community referrals appropriate to client and family needs Advocates for client and family needs for service within Holland Bloorview and the community Manages the transition of medically complex clients into their home and community Bases practice on established Holland Bloorview policies, procedures, evidence and best practice Documents accurate workload statistics Attends and participates in program and professional staff meetings Adheres to Holland Bloorview's Documentation Policy Communicates in a timely and effective manner Contributes to the development of program/service activities Ensures the maintenance of the OCSWSSW Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for Social Workers Identifies learning needs and establishes annual goals Remains current with professional literature and best practice guidelines Shares new knowledge and best practices with colleagues, staff, students and the community Participates in quality improvement initiatives, supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment and advances a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices QUALIFICATIONS MSW Degree from an accredited University, Faculty of Social Work Current member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers Current member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers preferred Previous job related experience working with children and families required Previous job related experience working with children and youth considered an asset Paediatric Social Work or health care experience preferred Experience working in an interdisciplinary setting preferred Works effectively as a member of the interdisciplinary team Demonstrates ability to manage and respond to crisis calmly and effectively Demonstrates ability to organize time and meet deadlines Demonstrates initiative and self direction   About the Organization Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/ To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Dear Everybody, This is Holland Bloorview video. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbp-WhflXXo&feature=youtu.be Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting humanresources@hollandbloorview.ca or 416-425-6220.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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