Temporary, Full-Time Social Worker, Social Work

Summary Of Duties

Provision of Social Work services to clients and families in Odette’s Patient & Family Support Program caring for patients with esophageal and lung cancer at an advanced level of practice within an interprofessional model. This includes: completion of psychosocial assessments; leading or participating in Advance Care Planning and/or Goals of Care conversations; provision of counselling and emotional support; conducting group work; locating and arranging resources; consultation/collaboration; teaching; participating in research; administration and professional development.

Qualifications/Skills

Masters Degree in Social Work required.

Must be a current member in good standing with the OCSWSSW.

Minimum 5 years’ previous experience working in a health care setting preferred.

Demonstrated Psychosocial Oncology knowledge preferred.

Psychosocial provision of care to those with esophageal and lung cancer preferred.

Proven excellent assessment, counselling and problem solving skills essential.

Superior communication, negotiation, mediation and collaborative interprofessional team skills required.

Well-established knowledge of relevant health care system processes and community resources required.

Superior time management, organization, and prioritization skills in addressing multiple tasks and timelines in a fast-paced environment required.

Proven commitment to person and family-centred care essential.

Demonstrated strong commitment to academic practice required.

Student education required