Shriners Hospitals for Children - Canada provides ultra-specialized short-term orthopedic care to children in Quebec, other Canadian provinces, the United States and around the world. Affiliated with the Réseau universitaire intégré de santé et service sociaux McGill (RUISSS), the hospital promotes excellence and innovation in care, teaching and research. Working at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Canada means working in a patient and family centered care environment where there are many opportunities for professional development. You will work in an innovative, creative and multidisciplinary environment focused on improving the quality of life of children and their families.

With its committed and dedicated staff, Shriners Hospitals for Children - Canada has been helping children reach their full potential for over 100 years.

Status: Temporary Full-time (35 h/w)

Salary: $31.03 - $54.98 per hour, according to years of experience.

Benefits: As a private establishment within the health and social services network, we offer the same conditions as the public sector, including a pension plan (RREGOP), 13 statutory holidays per year, 9.6 sick days per year, group insurance, 4 weeks' vacation after one year, and an employee assistance program. In addition, you'll enjoy free parking (under certain conditions) or a discount for using public transport (Opus card), support for work-life balance, an affordable cafeteria, a gym, a corporate discount program and a social club.

Reporting to the manager of social services, psychology, and nutrition, the social worker will be responsible for the psychosocial assessment and identification of the psychosocial and financial needs of patients and their families. We adopt a systemic approach in our work and are committed to providing the highest quality of care to children and their families.

• Assess and identify the social and financial needs of families
• Support more vulnerable families during their journey at Shriners (from the first outpatient clinic appointment to post-surgery);
• Draft the psychosocial treatment plan taking into account the family's resources and living environment;
• Represent families to the medical and interdisciplinary team;
• Promote mutual communication between the medical team and the family;
• Refer and guide families to community resources and connect with professionals already involved;
• Intervene in crisis situations;
• Support parents in their questions regarding their parental role;
• Liaise with the transport and accommodation team;
• Explore possible solutions and direct families to appropriate resources;
• Ensure respect for different cultural and linguistic realities and the rights of assisted families;
• Participate in clinical research, various committees, and quality improvement projects.

• Must hold a university degree in social work
• Must be a member of the Ordre professionnel des travailleurs sociaux du Québec
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in social work.
• Experience in the health network is an asset
• Excellent listening and helpfulness skills
• Good ability to connect with others
• Team player and collaborator
• Sense of organization, initiative, autonomy
• Strong skills in communication, interpersonal relationships, and analysis
• Passionate
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously