Job Details

Position Type:

12 Month Contract

Work Hours:

35 Hours Per Week, potential evenings

Reporting To:

Manager, Hospice, Grief & Bereavement

Classification:

Social Worker (40-3)

(Bargaining Unit)

Salary Range:

$78,000-$104,000

Based on Experience

Location:

Central Branch

4600 Bathurst St.

Toronto, ON M2R 3V3

Posting Date:

February 25, 2025

External Closing Date:

Until filled

Anticipated Start Date:

ASAP

Social Worker – Hospice, Grief & Bereavement

12 Month Contract

About the Agency

Jewish Family and Child Service (JF&CS) is a multi-service, client-centered, family service agency and a Children’s Aid Society. We are committed to supporting the healthy development of individuals, children, families, and communities through prevention, protection, counselling, education, and advocacy services, within the context of Jewish values. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and identities to apply.

About the Role

We are seeking a Social Worker – Hospice, Grief & Bereavement to provide direct counselling, case management, service coordination, case planning, and goal setting to clients using evidenced informed social work practice.  This position will focus on the provision of service to clients and families facing life limiting illness and support healthy coping in grief and bereavement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment, develop collaborative goals and create effective care plans with clients with life limiting illness and their caregivers/families.
• Complete risk assessments and crisis interventions within a psychosocial framework.
• Support Advanced Care Planning conversations (ACP) and provide related education to clients, caregivers  and families
• Assess grief support needs from an evidence based model and tailor interventions (social, educational, clinical) appropriately 
• Provide individual grief counselling and facilitate bereavement groups
• Maintain an understanding of relevant legislation such as Health Care Consent Act, Medical Assistance in Dying, PHIPA, Substitute Decisions Act and their application to practice.
• Understand and apply current norms of practice and best practices in Hospice Palliative Care and Grief and Bereavement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring:

• Masters of Social Work
• Minimum 3 years related clinical experience
• Fluency in Russian and/or Hebrew are considered assets.
• Member of OCSWSSW in good standing
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a vehicle
• Experience working within the health care system, preferably in a Hospice Palliative Care setting
• Strong group facilitation skills
• Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Jewish culture, community needs and resources considered an asset