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Community Social Worker - Grief and Bereavement position focused on supporting clients in North Brampton from now to March 31, 2027. Temporary, part-time to March 31, 2027.Compensation: $36.00-$45.00/hourHours of Work: This a part-time, .5 Full-time equivalent position working with a job-share partner who fulfills the other half of the role. There is flexibility; however, it could be three 8-hour days one week and two 8-hour days the following. Some evening hours are needed to support group sessions and/or client needs.Our Mission and ValuesOur mission is to provide compassionate, specialized care for quality living, dying and bereavement. Our Vision is to be the leader in palliative care excellence. We live our core values that show our caring and form the basis of all our decisions and actions including Dignity, Courage, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation, DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion).Position SummaryThe Supportive Care Program at Bethell Hospice is available to all clients, caregivers and families (of all ages) in the Dufferin/Caledon area both before and following a clients death. This role provides social work, grief and bereavement support in North Brampton in a variety of ways to meet the individual and unique needs of each client.The Community Social Worker - Grief and Bereavement is focused on the psychological, emotional, spiritual and mental well-being of persons who have experienced a death, loss and/or those who are experiencing an anticipatory loss, and their partners and family members, as they deal with issues of self-esteem, identity, adaptation to illness and its consequences, social functioning and relationships, communication and spiritual suffering.Location: - this is a hybrid position. Most of the work is community-based in North Brampton and care will be provided based on client needs and their location (home, long-term care, hospital, in the Bethell-south office in Inglewood), with the ability to also work remotely from home. When working in the community, travel and mileage expenses will be paid in accordance with Bethell Hospices Business Travel policy.Education/Qualifications Masters Degree in Social Work is required. Please note that this funding is specific to this qualification so we are unable to consider any other academic backgrounds Minimum of three years of recent work experience as a Social Worker, preferably in the palliative care/grief space Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers as a Social WorkerAbilities/Requirements Must have a car, valid drivers license and appropriate insurance. Must provide proof of annual professional membership. Self-starter who thrives in an environment where s/he can be equally successful working independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. Experienced in working successfully with a diverse client group Knowledge of and experience working with client databases, e.g. InfoAnywhere. Expertise in providing palliative/bereavement counselling services. Able to work effectively with community agencies to secure resources for clients. Experience providing services for clients in community settings. Fluency in languages prevalent in the Region in addition to English.Key Responsibilities Provides individual client counselling (in home, in hospice office, by telephone, or virtually through Microsoft Teams) Leads Group support and educational workshops (internally and externally) Creates Monthly mailing of bereavement support educational materials Acts as a Referral source for other community resources; primary resource and consultant for partner agencies, team members and community on issues related to bereavement and spiritual care. Maintains comprehensive data and a knowledge base of community services and resources. Implements outcome measurement strategies and meets targets and standards for the program. Submits monthly reports and statistical data to their Manager. Participates in sessions to promote awareness within the community of Bethell Hospice services Works collaboratively with all the local hospices, Ontario Health at Home, hospitals, community health care agencies, physicians, other spiritual care providers, and volunteers.Clinical portfolio including two primary client groups 1) those with palliative care needs and their caregivers, and 2) the bereaved (including some pediatric and youth clients).Attributes/Skills The Community Social Worker has attributes of honesty, integrity, trustworthiness, compassion, understanding, patience, self-awareness, and excellent ethical standards.They will practice with a high level of autonomy and will also require flexibility to be able to work with clients/families and the inter-professional team.They are client-focused, accessible, inspire trust and are respectful.Excellent organizational ability, critical thinking and decision-making skills, and a commitment to inclusion, equity and diversity.General Use of personal vehicle for work related travel as required. Must undergo a Vulnerable Sector Screening upon hire and is required to complete and sign the VSS Self Declaration form on an annual basis thereafter.In addition to a purpose-filled and supportive work environment, we provide competitive pay and participation in the HOOPP pension plan.We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Bethell Hospice offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes, in accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are contacted by Bethell regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation. Please note, only those selected for an interview will be contactedBethell welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including but not limited to persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientationThis posting is for a new temporary position with funding until March 31, 2027 with the possibility of extension. Please note that artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used as part of our recruitment process. These tools may assist in screening applications and matching qualifications to job requirements. All interviews and hiring decisions are reviewed and made by human recruiters