Clinical Service Leader - Social Work

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Manitoba seeks an experienced social worker to support clinical services. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in Social Work and experience in health settings. This role emphasizes patient-centered care and requires effective communication and leadership skills. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify as Indigenous to enhance workforce representation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of recent social work experience in a health setting.
• Registered with the Manitoba College of Social Workers.
• Post-graduate training in specialized clinical services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support patient-centered clinical services across Manitoba.
• Work collaboratively with health teams.
• Address the needs of patients in various settings.

Skills

Indigenous language competency

Leadership

Coaching and mentoring

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

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Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of recent social work experience in a health setting with at least one year in the designated service area.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE), or the approved equivalent if internationally educated.
• Post-graduate training in specialized clinical services preferred.
• Successful completion of relevant continuing professional education in designated clinical area and in management preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be registered with the Manitoba College of Social Workers.
• May be required to have a valid Manitoba driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Qualifications and Skills

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to initiate and support change.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated strong commitment to the profession of social work and the CASW Code of Ethics and Manitoba College of Social Workers Standards of Practice.
• Excellent interpersonal, team building and role-modelling skills.
• Working knowledge of research/program evaluation methodology.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with other disciplines and demonstrate professional judgment and initiative.
• Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practices in the academic and clinical fields of health care.
• Understanding of health and social welfare systems.
• Ability to practice independently or with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated organization skills in the workplace and the ability to determine clear priorities.
• Ability to function within a computerized environment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting.
• May be required to work evenings or weekends.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.