Social Worker

at  Prairie Mountain Health

QUALIFICATIONS

• Eligible for and maintains licensure to practice as a Social Worker in the province of Manitoba
• Two (2) years of related health care experience in the last five (5) years
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Excellent knowledge of pertinent community resources, supports and services typically used by health care clients
• Familiarity with an evidenced-based practice and continuous quality improvement environment
• Knowledge of ages/stages of life cycles, health, loss, grief, trauma, chronic illness and aging process
• Understanding of right to choice/life/death issues, providing support and advice to patients/clients and families
• Ability to provide standard Social Work service including assessments and consultation, case management, psychosocial counseling, crisis intervention, referral and discharge planning when applicable
• Ability to work with clients/families utilizing a strength based client focused approach to care and service delivery
• Ability to assist clients, families and colleagues in respecting and resolving ethical concerns associated with health care practices and illness
• Ability to promote health and provide health education
• Knowledge of the impact of acute/chronic health issues and adverse childhood events can have on clients/families
• Ability to conduct practice in accordance with related policies, and legislation, including legislated confidentiality requirements of a health care setting
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License and access to a personal vehicle to provide services within Prairie Mountain Health
• Demonstrated leadership
• Advanced level of written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational, decision making and problem solving skills
• Ability to display independent judgment
• Ability to work with all staff
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Social Worker, in collaboration with the client and their family, provides assessment, treatment planning, counselling, service navigation and case management services to families and individuals who are eligible for services.
The Social Worker plans, develops, organizes, implements and evaluates social services in accordance with standards, Code of Ethics and policies and procedures. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Social Worker determines and coordinates client/family social, emotional and cultural needs. The Social Worker receives, investigates and resolves concerns or complaints from the client’s families and staff when required.