Social Worker 2

About The Ottawa Hospital :

• Inspired by research and driven by compassion!The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.- From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Position Information : Social Worker, HIV/Immunodeficiency Clinic (General Campus).

Position may be located at either the Civic and General Campus.

Rotation/Shifts :

• Days, 8 hour shifts.- For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.

Basic Requirements :

• Master's in Social Work with a clinical concentration from a university of recognized standing;
• Member in good standing of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers;
• Excellent assessment and crisis intervention skills;.
• Excellent knowledge of community resources;
• Excellent advocacy skills;
• Experience working with issues such as dying, grief and loss;
• Ability to provide individual counseling;
• Ability to perform research;
• Sensitivity to sexuality issues;
• Ability to work with Mental Health/Addictions/and clients with chronic illnesses;
• Sound knowledge of regulatory standards regarding the provision of health Services;
• Ability to work cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary/inter-disciplinary setting;
• Superior written, verbal and presentation skills;
• Superior interpersonal skills;
• Proficiency in English and French - oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

Preferred Qualifications :

• Knowledge of Social Work intervention with HIV/Immunodeficiency patients.
• Knowledge of immigration and refugee legislation and services
• experience working with LGBTQ2 population

What you can expect from us :

• The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.