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Social Worker Degree

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April 15 2025
Expected expiry date: April 23 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Saskatoon, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 52264
  • Job Category Mental Health and Addiction Services
  • Posting Date 04/15/2025, 12:00 AM
  • Locations Addictions Outreach Office
  • Apply Before 04/23/2025, 12:00 AM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 181961

Expected Start Date: May 01, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Addictions Outreach Office

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Connecting to Care

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Hours of Work: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 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 Case Manager provides social case management support as a primary care provider to the client population. The population targeted for this project are those who have difficulty engaging or have disengaged from care, involved in substance abuse and who are impacted by substance use disorder and Mental Health issues. Utilizing an outreach approach, the case manager provides direct client services including psychosocial assessments on intake, addiction assessments, client goal setting and skill building, and coordination and support of health and social services. A model of recovery services is utilized for those challenged with an addiction. The case manager acts as a client advocate while working with other health care professionals to provide services to this diverse population. The ultimate goal of the Case Manager is to help clients establish a community based medical team and participate in collaborative planning., to achieve the best health possible. This may include stabilizing their mental Health and substance use disorders.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • 1 year experience working in a health related field

Education

  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Licenses

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

  • Basic - Problem solving skills
  • Basic - Critical thinking skills
  • Basic - Interpersonal skills
  • Basic - Computer skills
  • Basic - Capability to transform systems: Champion and orchestrate change
  • Basic - Communication skills
  • Basic - Conflict resolution skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Knowledge in addiction issues and mental health disorders
  • Knowledge in communication techniques and approaches
  • Knowledge of current trends/issues/best practice strategies
  • Knowledge in community resources and services in the clinical area
  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to work independently
  • Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
  • Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
  • Knowledge in HIV, Hep C and addiction recovery

Other Information

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

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.