Social Worker - BSW

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to provide essential psychosocial assessments and interventions. This role involves working closely with individuals, families, and groups to help them navigate health-related challenges while fostering effective teamwork. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to social work ethics. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will enhance the well-being of the community and support the integration of patient-centered services. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, we encourage you to apply today.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience preferred.
• Must be registered with Manitoba College of Social Workers.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment and interventions to clients.
• Participate in healthcare team planning and problem-solving.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Indigenous Language Competency

Team Collaboration

Professional Judgment

Adaptability

Understanding of Health Systems

Independence

Computer Literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW)

Job description

Requisition ID: 369164

Position Number: 20062618

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Adult Emergency

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 0.80

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings; Nights; Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 11.63

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $35.881, $36.958, $38.066, $39.210, $40.387, $41.600, $42.850, $44.139, $45.462, $46.826

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:

1. Providing professional, skilled psychosocial assessment and interventions to individuals, families, and groups.
2. Providing a range of psychosocial interventions 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.
3. Demonstrating leadership in assisting the healthcare team complete transitions.
4. 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.
• 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 clients/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.

We have a unique ability to work together to make healthcare 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.