Social Worker Degree at HealthCareersInSask.ca

Kamsack, Saskatchewan, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

42.966

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Decision Making Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Crisis Management Skills, Writing Skills, Ability To Work Independently, Knowledge In Social Work Philosophy, Knowledge In Individual Counseling, Knowledge In Family Counseling, Knowledge In Group Counseling, Knowledge In Crisis Counseling, Commitment To Professional Development

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Position #: 9002106 Expected Start Date: Union: HSAS Facility: Kamsack District Hospital & Nursing Home City/Town: Kamsack Department: General Medical Nursing Unit Type: Full-time regular FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks Relief: No Float: No Field Hours: No Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - BSW $35.137 to $42.966 Travel Required: Yes Job Description: The Social Worker is primarily assigned to Acute Care and Primary Health. The assigned duties and areas of coverage may be subject to change related to operational considerations and as the SHA 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. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement" Human Resources Exemption: No Education Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Memberships Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW) Other Education and Training Master of Social Work is acceptable Competencies Decision making skills Interpersonal skills Verbal communication skills Problem solving skills Crisis management skills Writing skills Knowledge and Abilities Ability to work independently Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity Knowledge in social work philosophy and goals Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development Knowledge in individual, family, group, and crisis counselling methods Other Information For more information on the town of Kamsack please visit http://www.kamsack.ca/ Travel required Kamsack is located approximately 83 km northeast of Yorkton Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body One year experience in medical social work preferred

Responsibilities

The Social Worker will assess and provide crisis intervention services to assist patients and families during health-related events. Responsibilities include coverage for vacation and sick leave and participation in an on-call rotation.