Social Worker – HEP C

Position Overview

The Social Worker functions as a member of the multidisciplinary Hepatitis Care (HEP C) Team providing psychosocial assessment and a range of interventions to assist people infected, affected and/or at risk of contracting Hepatitis C. This role will provide counselling, consultation, education, and advocacy for clients and their families learning to cope with a chronic illness, side effects of potential treatment and social difficulties. The Hepatitis C Social Worker will collaborate and participate in Hepatitis Care Team outreach initiatives to provide counselling and support to the target population in the Algoma District.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
• Current registration and membership in good standing with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate may possess:

• Three to five years of experience in assessment and treatment of individuals with a chronic disease (HEP C), harm reduction, and issues relating to mental health and addictions

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to understand and apply principles of crisis and suicide intervention and critical incident stress debriefing (basic and advanced)
• Experience in coordinating and participating in community outreach initiatives
• Solid knowledge and experience with issues affecting marginalized communities
• Excellent assessment skills and sound clinical judgment
• Strong commitment to health promotion, community development and adult education
• Strong orientation towards providing a high level of patient care and support
• A solid track record of maintain privacy and confidentiality in the workplace
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills to work under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated effort in living the values of GHC

Compensation & Benefits:

$35.23 – $38.18 (commensurate with experience)
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Hospital of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Paid Vacation

Union:

CUPE

Operations:

Monday to Friday – Business Hours
Weekends & Holidays Off

Applications:

Please apply through GHC’s Intranet (internal staff only) or through GHC’s Careers Page at www.ghc.on.ca/careers by September 27, 2024

Interested applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume indicating their qualifications for the position by the application deadline. Those selected for
interviews will be required to demonstrate their qualifications and required skills and abilities as outlined above. Group Health Centre is committed to an application and interview process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code/AODA. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the application or interview process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at 705-759-5513. We thank all applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted.