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Location

Courtenay, BC | Canada

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Job Description:

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager, the Coordinator, Social Work, is responsible for the day-to-day operation, professional leadership and direction of designated staff in the Social Work Department. This includes participating in establishing and meeting annual objectives; participating in program and service delivery planning; and budgetary input and implementation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Master's degree in Social Work from a recognized university. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers. Knowledge of the processes related to continuous quality improvement; knowledge of business management practices related to operations of hospital services; and five (5) years' recent related experience, including two (2) years' in a supervisory/management capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of current Social Work standards, modalities and scope of practice, ability to render advice and guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with leadership, medical staff, colleagues, patients and the public.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated clinical competence congruent with service area.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, delegate, coordinate and evaluate services and staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, other health care providers, community agencies and the public.
• Demonstrate problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Work as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Promote and foster good public relations.
• Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.

Job Requirements:

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