Social Worker - (222106)

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

Job summary

A healthcare authority is seeking a Social Worker in Victoria, Nova Scotia, to deliver client-centered care as part of a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will assess clients and provide interventions aimed at overcoming social and psychological barriers to care. A Bachelor of Social Work and 2 years of related experience are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in social work required.
• Valid BC Drivers License is necessary.
• Must have knowledge of community health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct assessments and develop care plans.
• Consult and refer clients to additional services.

Skills

Counseling skills

Effective communication

Crisis counseling

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor of Social Work degree

Job description

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

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.