Social Worker Degree

Position #: V48197

Expected Start Date: November 22, 2024

Union: HSAS

Facility: Parkside Special Care Home

City/Town: Regina

Department: Physiotherapy

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: November 21, 2025

FTE: 1

Hours of Work: shifts of hours per 0 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: Under the direction of the Manager and as part of the interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker is responsible for the full scope of case management services within Facility Based Continuing Care. The core functions of case management practice include referral/intake, engagement, assessment, care planning, monitoring, evaluation, termination/discharge, advocacy and coordination of resources through collaboration with the family, care givers, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. The Social Worker liaises with other services such as acute care, rehabilitation, home care, long term care, mental health and an array of government and non-government agencies in the Regina area and throughout the province, to provide client-centered, strength-based, flexible, cost-conscious and quality driven service at the right time and place.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• One (1) year clinical experience

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Basic - Time management skills
• Basic - Interpersonal skills
• Basic - Conflict resolution skills
• Basic - Crisis management skills
• Basic - Computer skills
• Basic - Problem solving skills
• Basic - Verbal communication skills
• Basic - Organizational skills
• Basic - Written Communication Skills
• Basic - Case management skills
• Basic - Standardized documentation skills which accurately reflects clinical practice
• Basic - Decision making skills
• Basic - Negotiation skills
• Basic - Technical skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to facilitate case/family conferences.
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Knowledge in community resources and services in the clinical area
• Empathy and respect necessary to engage and develop rapport
• Knowledge in applicable policies, procedures and standards
• Demonstrates empathy, trust and respect in the provision of care
• Knowledge in client case management and process facilitation
• Team player with ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge in the determinants of health and impact on health
• Knowledge in gerontology

Other Information

• When applying for this position please submit Resume & Cover Letter
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
• Some assignments may require access to a vehicle for work.
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
• HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/