Social Worker – Maternal & Child Team

Employment Status: Part‑time

Hours of Work: Weekend coverage

Location: Wilson Site

Labour Group: OPSEU 590

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Mother Baby Unit

Hourly Rate: $44.67 - $57.90

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention and liaising with community resources in area of Maternal & Child Care.
• Demonstrate a patient & family centred care approach.
• Assist clients in community resource planning.
• Assist with discharge planning.
• Interview and counsel patients and facilitate family meetings.
• Serve as a resource to other team members in managing the psychosocial care of patients.
• Act as patient and family advocate.
• Engage in committee involvement and assist in policy development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Provide education and orientation to new staff on child welfare and support for perinatal loss.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited university program or equivalent.
• Current membership with OASW and OCSWSSW, or eligibility to become a member.
• Recent experience with obstetrical and paediatric patients, child protection services, and perinatal loss issues.
• Good organisational skills with ability to set priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Excellent decision‑making and advocacy skills.
• Ability to prioritise a consistent and varied workload.
• Ability to teach and direct staff.
• Ability to compile statistical reports for policy and program improvement.
• Second‑language proficiency is an asset.
• Knowledge of the needs of a diverse community.
• Excellent attendance and discipline‑free record required.
• Understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles in health practices is an asset.

EEO Statement

Humber River Health is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.