Social Worker
2 weeks ago
Job Title: Social Worker
About the Job
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Social Worker to join our START and SeaStar team at the IWK Health Centre. As a member of our interprofessional team, you will provide comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment, psychoeducation, intervention, and resource counselling to children and youth who may have experienced maltreatment, as well as support for their families through a family-centred approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect clinical information from clients, families, and collateral sources, and use informed clinical judgement to develop and coordinate case formulations and appropriate care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Provide comprehensive care to children and youth who may have experienced maltreatment, and support for their families through a family-centred approach.
- Facilitate navigation, referrals, and follow-up for families, and provide brief interventions, check-ins, psychosocial support, and support with screening and comprehensive assessment as required.
- Attend and contribute to interprofessional team meetings, liaise with health, community, and government services, and support effective transitions of care.
- Supervise BSW student placements, teach, and support program development, program evaluation, and quality improvement as needed.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will have a Bachelor of Social Work degree, current licensure as a registered social worker with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers, and a minimum of two years' related professional experience. You will also have experience in child protection settings, knowledge of the social and structural determinants of health, and skills in navigating systems of care.
About IWK Health Centre
IWK Health Centre is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We provide tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families each year across the Atlantic region. Our team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners work together to provide exceptional patient care and support our patients, families, and communities.
What We Offer
We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development and growth, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care. If you are a motivated and compassionate Social Worker looking to make a difference in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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