Social Work Specialist

5 days ago


Digby, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time
About the Opportunity

The Social Work Specialist is a key member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, providing collaborative, holistic care across the primary to quaternary care continuum. This role focuses on the relationships between individuals and their environments, which are essential for psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.

The social determinants of health are integral to social work theory and practice, guiding the dynamic and interactive process of engagement, assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Building upon patients'/clients' strengths, this role empowers them by focusing on existing coping strategies, problem-solving skills, past successes, and personal resources.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a recognized university
  • Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
  • At least 2 years' post-BSW related clinical experience required
  • Prior experience working in community-based settings preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to use a client-/family-centered approach
  • Familiarity with various evidence-based treatment approaches, including Motivational Interviewing and behavior change counseling
  • Demonstrated experience with group facilitation
  • Ability to complete biopsychosocial assessments
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to assist patients and families with navigation of local community resources and agencies
  • Valid Nova Scotia Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
  • Ability to demonstrate effective time management and disciplined self-organization
  • Demonstrated comfort and skills working collaboratively with community partners
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French and Mi'kmaw preferred
Benefits and Compensation

This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $33.96 - $42.89 per hour, with opportunities for professional growth and development within our dynamic healthcare organization. Successful candidates may also be eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.



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