About the Opportunity

Reporting the Program Manager of the Medical-Surgical and Heart Health department with the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio, the Social Work Resource Specialist (Bilingual French/English) advocates and coordinates resources for clients/families to facilitate the safest and most timely transition/discharge possible. The Social Work Resource Specialist (Bilingual French/English) works with clients whose primary healthcare needs can be met by linking clients and families to appropriate resources e.g. housing, transportation, income, medications. Essential components of this role are collaboration with the social worker, other healthcare team members, government and community-based and private agencies/organizations that provide these resources. The Social Work Resource Specialist (Bilingual French/English) will serve as a consultant/educator to clients/families and healthcare providers regarding resources.