Social Worker Degree

**Position #**: 126073

**Expected Start Date**:June 02, 2025

**Union**:HSAS

**Facility**:Kindersley Health Centre

**City/Town**:Kindersley

**Department**:Child & Youth&Adolescent Mental Health Community Clinics&Programs

**Type**:Full-time temporary

**Expected Up to Date**:January 31, 2026

**FTE**:1

**Shift Information**:Days, Nights, Weekends

**Hours of Work**:224.00 hours per 6 weeks

**Relief**:No

**Float**:No

**Field Hours**:Yes

**Salary or Pay Band**:Pay Band Social Worker - BSW $35.137 to $42.966

**Travel Required**:Yes

Under the direction of the Director of Community Health Services and in accordance with the vision, mission and values of the Saskatchewan Health Authority, policies and procedures relating to Mental Health and Addictions services. The Social Worker, BSW is responsible for the provision of community-based mental health counseling services to clients within the Child and Youth Mental Health Programs. The position is also accountable for the provision of public education, mental health promotion, consultations and advocacy aimed at supporting individuals wishing to improve their quality of health.

**Human Resources Exemption**:No

**Education**
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

**Licenses**
- Valid Class 5 driver's license

**Competencies**
- Basic - Writing skills
- Basic - Organizational skills
- Basic - Presentation skills
- Basic - Clinical skills
- Basic - Interpersonal skills
- Basic - Verbal communication skills
- Basic - Public relations skills
- Basic - Conflict resolution skills
- Basic - Analytical skills
- Basic - Decision making skills
- Basic - Critical thinking skills
- Basic - Computer skills

**Knowledge and Abilities**
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to manage a high demand caseload and other work assignments.
- Ability to provide public presentation and professional training.
- Knowledge in mental health assessment systems
- Knowledge in psychological assessment and treatment methods and tools
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite
- Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
- Knowledge in adult treatment and intervention techniques
- Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge in community development
- Ability to work flexible hours

**Other Information**
- Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
- Kindersley is located approximately 200 km west of Saskatoon
- Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
- Travel required

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.

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