The Sault Community Health Centre (SCHC) is a dynamic, forward-thinking clinic providing primary health care services in a patient-centered, inter-disciplinary model of care, and working in collaboration with other health organizations and social services to ensure that patient needs are met. SCHC is a proven leader effecting positive change in the healthcare community through assessment and program development to meet community needs. Our team members are encouraged to develop leadership skills and to contribute to the design and implementation of programs.
Compensation
Annual salary of $66, 000 to $74, 148 to commensurate with education and experience.
Comprehensive health benefits plan
Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOP)
Vacation to be determined or negotiable.
Professional development opportunities
Operations
Monday to Friday
37.5 hours/week
Weekends and holidays off.
After hours clinics may be held from time to time to meet specific patient and community needs.
Position Summary:
The Social Worker will work in a collaborative, inter-disciplinary primary care setting within their scope of practice as per the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Duties, responsibilities, and skills include, but are not limited to:
Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, to assess their situation and problems and determine the types of services required
Provide counsel and therapy to assist clients in developing skills to deal with and resolve their social and personal problems
Plan programs of assistance for clients including referral to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
Serve as members on interdisciplinary teams of professionals working with client groups
Act as advocates for client groups in the community, lobby for solutions to problems directly affecting client groups and develop prevention and intervention programs to meet community needs
Develop or advise on social policy legislation, conduct social research and assist in community development
Provide mediation services and psychosocial assessments
Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and social programs
May provide public education and consultation to professionals or groups regarding counselling services, issues and methods
Qualifications:
Minimum bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited university
Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers in good standing.
Registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario in good standing
New graduates welcome to apply
Current Police Check for Vulnerable Persons
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Effective time management skills
Ability to work effectively, independently and in a team environment.
Ability to an adapt to an evolving healthcare environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
Values that align with those of the SCHC: to provide respectful and patient-centered care.
To apply:
Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter no longer than 1 page and a current resume with 3 work-related references to:
[email protected], ATTENTION Susan McLean. Subject line: Primary Care Social Worker Posting.
The Sault Community Health Centre working environment is inclusive and barrier free, operating within the Ontario Human Rights Code/AODA. Please notify us if accommodations are necessary for the interview.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected to be interviewed will be contacted.
