Social Worker (BSW)

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Shared Health is hiring a half-time Social Worker at the Health Sciences Centre – Children’s Hospital in Winnipeg. The role provides psychosocial assessment and tailored interventions for patients and families, working within Allied Health/Social Work and reporting to the unit supervisor. CPR and Manitoba registration are required.

Two years of relevant experience is preferred, with flexibility for days, evenings, and weekends. A valid driver’s license may be an asset; in-person work is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) from a CASWE-accredited school or equivalent.
• Must be registered with Manitoba College of Social Workers.
• Two years recent and relevant experience preferred.
• CPR training per Employer policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional psychosocial assessment and interventions for individuals, families and groups; support transitions within healthcare and social systems.
• Collaborate as part of the healthcare team, maintain relationships, and perform department administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal relationships

Written & verbal communication

Indigenous language knowledge

Independent work

Organization

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW)

Job description

Requisition ID: 410733

Position Number: 20089753

Posting End Date: September 28, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre - Children's Hospital

Department / Unit: Allied Health/Social Work

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 10/05/2026

FTE: 0.50

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $44.294 , $46.305 , $48.407 , $50.605 , $52.900 , $54.487

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

Under the direction of the Manager, the incumbent is responsible for:

• Providing professional, skilled psychosocial assessment and interventions to individuals, families and groups; providing a range of psychosocial interventions that are aimed at assisting clients, families and groups cope with and adapt to health related issues, using the healthcare system and other social systems effectively and efficiently; demonstrating leadership in assisting the healthcare team complete transitions; relieving co-workers due to illness, vacation, and professional development.
• Participating as a member of the healthcare team and interpreting social, psychological, emotional and family problems to the team; maintaining excellent working relationships with team members and participating in team planning and problem-solving; performing a variety of administrative functions as required by the department. May be requested to assist in providing instruction to students and new staff.

Experience

• Two years recent and relevant experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) from a Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) accredited school/faculty, or a Provincially authorized post-secondary program, or the approved equivalent if internationally educated.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be registered with Manitoba College of Social Workers.
• May be required to hold a valid Manitoba driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications And Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Ability 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 healthcare.
• Understanding of health and social welfare systems.
• Ability to practice independently and with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to the profession of social work and the Canadian Association of Social Work (CASW) Code of Ethics and the Manitoba College of Social Workers Standards of Practice.
• Must be organized in the workplace and determine clear priorities.
• Computer literacy.

Physical Requirements

• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated client/visitors/staff.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• May be occasionally required to work extended hours.
• May be required to work a variety of shifts including but not limited to days, evenings, and weekends.

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.