Social Worker Degree

December 24 2024
Expected expiry date: December 31 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Saskatoon, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 33093
  • Job Category Rehabilitation Services
  • Posting Date 12/23/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Saskatoon City Hospital
  • Apply Before 12/31/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 175910

Expected Start Date: January 27, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

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

Type: Full-time regular

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

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

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
  • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships/partnerships
  • Knowledge of local and provincial resources and agencies
  • 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 advocate on behalf of clients
  • Ability to apply learn knowledge and concepts in the health care environment
  • Ability to work independently
  • Knowledge in the SHA, community resources and applicable programming
  • Knowledge of Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers Standards in Healthcare

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)

About Us

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

Additional Information

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
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.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.