Social Worker Degree

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Union: HSAS

Facility: Kamsack District Hospital & Nursing Home

City/Town: Kamsack

Department: General Medical Nursing Unit

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Social Worker is primarily assigned to Acute Care and Primary Health. The assigned duties and areas of coverage may be subject to change related to operational considerations and as the SHA strategic plan continues to be developed. The Social Worker will have the skills to assess and provide crisis intervention service aimed at assisting patients and families during health related events. The incumbent will have mastery of the instrumental issues associated with the health crisis and be able to incorporate these into crisis counselling. The Social Worker will share responsibilities in the department including coverage for vacation and sick leave, and may be required to participate in an on-call rotation. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Memberships

• Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)

Other Education and Training

• Master of Social Work is acceptable

Competencies

• Decision making skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Crisis management skills
• Writing skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently
• Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
• Knowledge in social work philosophy and goals
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
• Knowledge in individual, family, group, and crisis counselling methods

Other Information

• For more information on the town of Kamsack please visit
• Travel required
• Kamsack is located approximately 83 km northeast of Yorkton
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
• One year experience in medical social work preferred