Open: December 16, 2022

Close: January 5, 2022

Non-Union

Workforce Wellness - Human Resources & Workforce Wellness

The Staff Support Program Specialist is responsible for a first-tier response to provide confidential, individual support to colleagues who are in emotional distress, and to provide group support to teams exposed to distressing and/or traumatic events. The Specialist will also help develop, advance, and provide oversight to the a broader wellness strategy/mental health action plan to support staff, physicians, and learners at LHSC. This role will also be responsible for facilitating training and education sessions on topics related to the wellbeing and resilience of a healthcare workforce.

Rate of Pay: $34.71 per hour - $43.40 per hour

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

• Successful completion of an undergraduate degree in health related field; Psychology or Counseling, or as acceptable by the hospital
• Membership in a regulated health profession preferred
• 2 years recent related experience
• Demonstrated advanced skills in facilitation and advocacy
• Ability to take initiatives and be self-directed with general operations of the Wellness department
• Demonstrated proficient knowledge in field of occupational health and safety
• Demonstrated proficient project management experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning techniques
• Demonstrated proficient knowledge of hospital policies, collective agreements, sick leave/benefit plans
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step) and COVID vaccine series.
• For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and are also fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), as applicable.

As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 3 months.