Social Worker – Diabetes Education Centre, PT (J0225-0790)

Job title:

Social Worker – Diabetes Education Centre, PT (J0225-0790)

Company

North York General Hospital

Job description

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.Position SummarySocial Worker, Diabetes Education Centre
As a Social Worker, you will provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, case management, and therapeutic interventions for pediatric, type 1, and gestational diabetes patients and their families. You will develop goal-oriented care plans, act as a resource for diabetes cases, and collaborate with the inter-professional team to support patients with diabetes and co-morbidities.
Key responsibilities include:

• Connecting patients with community resources and support networks.

• Participating in program planning, resource development, best practice initiatives, and hospital committees.

• Leading patient care initiatives and advancing diabetes education.

• Mentoring and teaching Social Work interns and students.

This role supports the hospital’s academic mandate through teaching, learning, research, and innovation. You will play a vital role in fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-quality care environment for patients, families, and healthcare teams.On a practical level, you will

• Support and adhere to North York General Hospital and Social Work policies and procedures

• Perform all aspects of Social Work practice in accordance with professional Standards as set out by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

• Perform Social Work duties as required to meet the needs of the patient/client population

• Participate in program planning, implementation and evaluation

• Participate in the development and maintenance of effective linkages with Hospital and community service providers. E.g. School Boards, the Courts.

• Participate in the education of staff, students and the community

• Provide client-centred assessments of emotional, physical, cognitive and social needs and capabilities of the patients and their families

• Prepare a care plan to meet the needs and problems identified in the psychosocial assessment with cooperation of multidisciplinary team

• As appropriate, formulate a discharge plan with patient, family, and health care team utilizing appropriate community resources; recognizing and giving consideration to current needs, strengths, and limitations of patient, family, and resources as they may have developed/changed during the patient’s stay

• Facilitate comprehensive discharge planning with patient, family and health care team utilizing appropriate community resources

• Maintain excellent knowledge of and close liaison with hospital & community resources, i.e., Ontario Health at Home, Social Assistance, Ontario Disability program, Drug Programs, etc.

• Advocate for the patient/family and community to ensure the patients’ rights are recognized and appropriate services are created/provided

• Provide consultative social work services to members of treatment team, hospital staff, and community

• Participate in MSW student supervision

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work with experience in individual/family counseling, and cognitive behavior therapy

• Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Worker

• Membership with OASW is strongly recommended

• Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ recent clinical experience and expertise in chronic disease self-management with a focus on diabetes care

• Pediatric, Type 1 Diabetes and gestational population experience strongly preferred

• Excellent Clinical skills with demonstrated current professional practices and standards of discipline

What We OfferWorking at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part-time Regular Position with 4 and 8 hour shifts, days in the Diabetes Education Centre (DEC). We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan. #INDOHow to ApplyThink you’re the right person for the job? Here’s your first chance to show us why:

• Ensure to meet the deadline – only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
• We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Expected salary

$49.5 – 59.63 per hour

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sat, 03 May 2025 02:19:22 GMT

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