Social Worker BSW

Location

Saskatoon, SK | Canada

Job description

Job Description

The Social Worker is primarily assigned to Acute Care. The assigned duties and areas of coverage may be subject to change related to operational considerations and as the SHR strategic plan continues to be developed. The Social Worker will have the skills to assess and provide crisis intervention service aimed at assisting patients and families during health related events. The incumbent will have mastery of the instrumental issues associated with the health crisis and be able to incorporate these into crisis counselling. The Social Worker will share responsibilities in the department including coverage for vacation and sick leave, and may be required to participate in an on-call rotation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Social Work
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)

• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Ability to communicate with and maintain an effective working relationship with clients from diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Advanced communication skills
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Advanced leadership skills
• Advanced organizational skills
• Knowledge of the health region and community resources

• Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.
• Standard Hours

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process. � We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. � The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.
Expected Start Date: March 3, 2024
FTE: 0.86

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