Social Worker - (220267)

Island Health; Central Saanich; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a Social Worker to provide multidisciplinary, client-centered care in various health and human services. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Social Work degree, possess registration with the BC College of Social Workers, and have recent related experience. Key responsibilities include assessment, care planning, and consultation with clients and caregivers. A BC driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognised university.
• Two years of recent, related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid BC Drivers License.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, care planning, consultation, and referral for clients and families.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Educate and consult with clients, support groups, and other health care professionals.

Skills

Counseling skills (crisis, loss, and grief)

Effective communication (verbal and written)

Ability to prioritize and coordinate workload

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor of Social Work degree

Current full registration with BC College of Social Workers

Post-degree preparation in areas like Gerontology or Palliative Care

Job description

Overview

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Working without general supervision as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing client-centered care for a multi-site operation, the Social Worker provides assessment, care planning, intervention, consultation, and referral for services to clients and their caregivers/families where the social, economic, emotional or psychological circumstances of the client presents barriers to care and/or an optimum level of function.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience

Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognised university; Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers; Post-degree preparation in program specific areas, such as Gerontology or Palliative Care, preferred; Working knowledge and familiarity with various community based health and human services; and Two (2) years recent, related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Drivers License.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of applicable legislation.
• Demonstrate counseling skills, including crisis, loss and grief counseling.
• Educate and provide consultation to clients/caregivers/families, support groups, and other health care professionals, including development and coordination of inservices, presentations and facilitation skills.
• Meet deadlines.
• Determine and deal with emergent situations.
• Organize, prioritize and coordinate workload in a complex environment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff and other health care providers.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Foster good public relations.
• Work independently and as a member of, and/or provide leadership to, a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Problem solve.
• Resolve conflict.
• Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
• Keyboard at 30 wpm.
• Physically and emotionally perform the duties of the position.
• Use personal vehicle.