Careers at Niagara Health

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Job Title:

BSW, TRPT

Posted Date:

2025-05-28

Closing Date:

2025-06-03

Functional Discipline:

NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

Job Description

VACANCY DETAILS

VACANCY NUMBER: 0000040624CC

JOB TITLE: BSW, TRPT
STATUS: TEMPORARY REGULAR PART TIME
DEPARTMENT: WOMEN & BABIES, NICU & CHILDREN'S HEALTH
LOCATION: ST. CATHARINES SITE
HOURS OF WORK: 27.5 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD

POSTING DATE: 28 MAY 2025
CLOSING DATE: 03 JUNE 2025

UNION: ONTARIO PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S UNION
WAGE RANGE: $39.16 TO $50.77 PER HOUR

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
This position provides direct therapeutic and indirect consultation Social Work services to the Women & Babies Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Children's Health Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment, care plan development, implementation and evaluation of social work treatment plans for patients. The successful candidate will be a member of the multidisciplinary professional team and will perform all other relevant duties assigned to ensure the efficient operation of the units.

QUALIFICATIONS:
o Bachelor of Social Work
o Member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or evidence of processing application to the College
o Two years in the past five years of working experience in an inpatient or outpatient medical setting
o Must possess therapeutic skills to conduct psycho-social interventions, crisis intervention and brief therapy interventions
o Knowledge of and experience in case management
o Perinatal social work experience will be considered an asset
o Working experience with Child Welfare agencies will be considered an asset
o Skilled in counseling and educating individuals, families and groups regarding coping strategies and cognitive behavioural change theory related to lifestyle changes
o Knowledge of psychosocial and physiological impact of chronic illnesses and conditions, heart and stroke disease an asset
o Understanding and knowledge of available community resources
o Knowledge of all relevant legislation (i.e. Health Care Consent Act, Substitute Decision Act, Mental Health Act, Public Guardian and Trustee, Child Protection Act)
o Demonstrated professionalism and community relations skills while dealing with the public (patients and families), as well as various medical and non-medical professionals
o Evidence of effective customer service, organizational, interpersonal, communication, judgment, critical thinking and decision-making skills
o Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
o Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision
o Consistent and regular attendance required

Questions, quoting the job posting number, may be directed to hrrecruit@niagarahealth.on.ca

At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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