VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.” View more comments from our clients and their family members. Pay Range Commensurate with experience VHA's Social Worker provides consultation, assessment and planned interventions for diverse clients groups across Southern Ontario and the Capital region, referred through VHA Rehab Solutions and Champlain Rehab Solutions. The Social Worker works within a continuous quality improvement framework, which reflects VHA’s vision and mission of services as well as promoting and maintaining good public relations with clients, customers and VHA staff, volunteers and associates. Among other roles, will provide advice, mentoring, consultation, and expertise related to the Social Work profession. You will provide joint visits with other Social Workers and Service Providers to give input for performance reviews and to support Social Workers and Service Providers who face clinically challenging situations. You will provide clinical orientation for new Social workers and Service Providers, and mentor groups for new graduates or those new to the community setting. You will identify, promote, and participate in best practice initiatives reflective of the requirements of the evolving health care system. You will also meet regularly with the Supervisor, Rehab Best Practice. You will act as a resource in the implementation and interpretation of discipline-specific professional standards of practice, contribute to the development of standards of practice, clinical policies and procedures relevant to the profession. Key Areas of Accountability VHA's Social Worker have the following key areas of accountability, but not limited to: Assesses psychosocial needs of clients and their families to identify factors which may affect the client’s response to illness, need for care and ability to adjust and/or cope with the current situation. Counsels clients and their family members concerning long range planning, including evaluation of the home situation relative to long term care, assists the family to develop an in-home care system, or explores alternatives to in-home care and assists in arranging placement where indicated. Provides short-term therapy to clients and family members. Provides crisis intervention or problem solving associated with high risk indicators endangering clients’ and their dependents’ mental and physical health. Ensures coordinated delivery of care through ongoing communication with all members of the client’s team regarding plans and schedules for interventions. Documents all assessment findings, treatment plans, progress and discharge summaries of interventions as required by the profession, referral source and the organization. Required Qualifications: Master of Social Worker Degree from a recognized university. Registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Valid Driver’s License with access to a vehicle. At least two years’ clinical experience, preferably in the community. Demonstrate interpersonal, organizational, planning, communication and leadership skills. Specialized courses to support areas of clinical expertise. Clinical expertise to provide a variety of social work interventions Knowledge of community-care requirements and available resources Familiar with the routine use of valid and reliable outcome measures to support clinical interventions. What makes VHA’s compensation unique? Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees Compensation for education and professional development VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career Mentorship and peer support Career development opportunities Employee and family assistance program Wellness resources Perks & discounts Staff & service provider events Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply. How to Apply? Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete. VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto. Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We’ll only be contacting those selected for further discussion. In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we’re passionate about providing spectacular care. “VHA’s team is full of amazing people who are compassionate and committed to supporting one another and to making care better for our clients and families.” - Kathryn Nichol, President and CEO, VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) At VHA, we offer you opportunities to advance your career with an industry-recognized leader in care that truly values its clients and its people. Visit our Careers website for more details. Internationally educated healthcare professionals have long been an important part of VHA’s workforce - hear from some of our staff and service providers about their experience. Since 1925, VHA Home HealthCare has lent a helping hand to people in the community. As a not-for-profit charitable organization, we support seniors, families, people with disabilities and those living with chronic or terminal illness to live as independently as possible. With close to 3,000 staff and service providers - including personal support workers, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, home support workers and office support staff - we provide services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to clients in their home and the community. At VHA, we’re passionate about the work we do, the impact we make, and about supporting our clients, communities, and each other. As a VHA team member you’ll do more than provide services to clients; you’ll build strong, long-lasting bonds and real relationships with our clients and their families. We offer high-quality, multilingual services in southern Ontario and our work environment focuses on supporting clients and staff through client-centered care, well-connected health care teams, and continual improvement. Our people are as diverse as the clients and communities we support and we value your unique talents. So, if you’re passionate about serving others and making a difference, you belong at VHA A Life-Changing Opportunity Providing better care to our clients and their families is what fuels us. And today we’re at the forefront. Through our community partnerships, innovation initiatives, and a focus on research and transformation, we are making an impact like never before. To support you and your goals, there are a range of full-time, part-time and casual positions at VHA with varying schedules to meet our clients’ needs and your own. We also try to give you an interesting mix of new and repeat clients so you can build relationships and enjoy variety. We know that our team members can provide their best care when their own needs are being met. Together, we are reimagining the future of health care. Reimagine your career with VHA. At VHA, we offer you opportunities to advance your career with an industry-recognized leader in care that truly values its clients and its people. We offer: The opportunity to join a leading charitable organization you can be proud of with over 95 years of experience providing high quality care. A stimulating, diverse, client and family-focused work environment with a variety of full-time and part time positions. We invest in our staff, offering continuous opportunities for learning, competitive compensation and paid orientation, a confidential and free Employee Assistance Program, and more. Eligible staff are also entitled to a pension plan and comprehensive benefits package. Best of all, we foster a supportive, and respectful team environment where we all thrive.
