Social Worker – Home Health

Key Responsibilities

• Provide epidemiological expertise and support to programs in Toronto Public Health
• Advise on collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of surveillance data
• Assess community health status, environmental health indicators and communicable disease control and prevention
• Consult on epidemiological, statistical, and evaluative methods for communicable diseases
• Initiate, plan, design, organize, implement and evaluate epidemiological research
• Develop and analyze epidemiological indicators and research strategies
• Facilitate use of epidemiological evidence in program planning
• Identify emerging issues and trends related to communicable disease
• Apply quality assurance methods for epidemiological analysis
• Perform epidemiological analysis and interpret data
• Chair or participate in internal work groups and committees
• Liaise with provincial ministries, health units, and other organizations
• Provide consultation and training on epidemiological methods
• Identify new opportunities and technologies for disease surveillance

Requirements

Education

Master's degree in Epidemiology or related discipline

Experience

Considerable experience in public health as an epidemiologist

Required Skills

• Statistical analysis software (SAS, R, STATA)
• Programming languages for epidemiological data
• Data extraction and analysis (iPHIS, Cognos Report Net)
• Knowledge of public health issues and epidemiological concepts
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in high-pressure environment
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

Required Certifications

• Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW)
• Valid BC Driver's License

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Supplemental Health Insurance
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Wellness Programs