Social Worker - BSW

Manitoba Public Insurance; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Winnipeg is seeking a qualified Social Worker I to provide psychosocial assessments and interventions. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and registration with the Manitoba Institute of Registered Social Workers. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential. This is a term position within a diverse team committed to excellent health care.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled psychosocial assessment and intervention.
• Interview and assess patients and family members.
• Participate as part of the health care team.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Well-developed verbal and written communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to interact well with other health care professionals

Well-developed team skills

Education

Bachelors degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites services and organizations. Were united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Manager Social Work and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital the Social Worker I is responsible for providing professional skilled psychosocial assessment and intervention to individuals families and groups; interviewing assessing and providing basic counselling for patients and family members; participating as part of the health care team and interpreting social psychological emotional and family problems to the health care team; contacting community resources and other appropriate sources in order to mobilize services on behalf of patients; participating in departmental studies projects and in-services; and performing other related duties as required.

Experience

• Will depend on particular job assignment.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

• Bachelors degree from an accredited school of Social Work.

Certification / Licensure / Registration

• Must be registered with Manitoba Institute of Registered Social Workers (MIRSW).

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to interact well with other health care professionals.
• Well-developed team skills.

If there are no applicants meeting the qualifications the employer may consider an applicant who does not meet the above qualifications.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Additional Information

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective bargaining agreement.

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.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

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

Key Skills

Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1