Social Worker Degree

Position #: 175910

Expected Start Date: December 03, 2024

Union: HSAS

Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Geriatric Rehab Clinic -Social Work - GEN CU TCU

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: August 31, 2025

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

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

Job Summary:

The Social Worker - BSW, reporting directly to the Social Worker - BSW - Senior, has responsibility for professional psychosocial assessment and counselling with clients and families who are managing social and emotional impacts associated with physical illness. The Social Worker - BSW receives clinical supervision and administrative direction from the Manager and/or designate. The Social Worker - BSW is a competent clinical practitioner assisting individuals, families and groups. They offer a professional working relationship, including an understanding of the social work role, of a conceptual model of practice, and of the SHA philosophy, objectives and policies.

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Social Worker - BSW, reporting directly to the Social Worker - BSW - Senior, has responsibility for professional psychosocial assessment and counselling with clients and families who are managing social and emotional impacts associated with physical illness. The Social Worker - BSW receives clinical supervision and administrative direction from the Manager and/or designate. The Social Worker - BSW is a competent clinical practitioner assisting individuals, families and groups. They offer a professional working relationship, including an understanding of the social work role, of a conceptual model of practice, and of the SHA philosophy, objectives and policies.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Preference will be given to candidates with medical social work experience

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Competencies

• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Basic - Computer skills
• Advanced - Decision making skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Skilled in psycho-social assessment and the ability to work with individuals
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers Standards in Healthcare
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships/partnerships
• Ability to advocate on behalf of clients
• Ability to apply learn knowledge and concepts in the health care environment
• Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Knowledge in the SHA, community resources and applicable programming
• Knowledge of local and provincial resources and agencies

Other Information

• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)

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We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.

We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.