William Osler Health System·Etobicoke, Ontario
Provide social work services based on family-centred care for perinatal loss, child protection, and acute or chronic illnesses within the Women's and Children's Program. Advocate for patients and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and community agencies to ensure continued healthcare.
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As a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the Women's and Children's Program, the Social Worker will provide a range of social work services based on family-centred care. This care includes perinatal loss; child protection concerns for the newborn, neonate and paediatric patient; crisis intervention counseling for parents and/or the obstetrical patient, and support to families facing birth anomalies and acute and/or chronic illness. This position reports to the Manager, Women’s and Children’s Program, with professional accountability to the Professional Leader for Social Work.
Advocate on behalf of the patient and liaise with the multi-disciplinary team and community agencies to access services and provide continued health care as identified Attend team meetings, consult with your professional peers and represent Osler as required Work closely with the other program social workers to cover the needs of all clients in the Women’s and Children’s Program As an integral part of the corporate Social Work team, participate in yearly strategic planning initiatives and corporate professional development
Master of Social Work from an accredited school of social work Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers Minimum two years experience in a hospital setting preferred Knowledge of the Child Health Network and regionalization Experience with perinatal loss, neonates and child welfare and crisis intervention essential Knowledge of relevant legislation including Child Welfare Act and Child and Family Services Act Strong counseling skills in individual, family and group mediums Demonstrated interest in continuing education, working with community partners and participating in project development Ability to provide peer coverage within the program as required Demonstrated regular work attendance and excellent performance Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork abilities Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills May be required to work and travel between all Osler sites Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
Hours: Casual Position - 8 hour day shifts Monday to Friday, day shifts with occasional evenings (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements) Salary: Minimum: $45.58 per hour Maximum: $59.09 per hour Internal application deadline: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected]. While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.
Requires a Master of Social Work and current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Experience in a hospital setting and knowledge of child welfare legislation and crisis intervention are essential.
Market context
In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.