Social Worker

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