Social Worker (BSW) Lennox Bell Social Work

Insurance Brokers Association of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Winnipeg is seeking a dedicated professional for a full-time social work position. The role involves providing psychosocial assessments and interventions, collaborating with healthcare teams, and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Social Work and is registered with the appropriate Manitoba authority. Experience in a related field is preferred. Conditions apply regarding criminal checks and employment status.

Qualifications

• Two years recent and relevant experience preferred.
• Must be registered with Manitoba College of Social Workers.
• Current satisfactory Criminal Records Check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment and interventions to individuals and families.
• Participate as a member of the healthcare team.
• Perform various administrative functions as required.

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

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW)

Tools

Computer Literacy

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 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)

• Bachelors 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 drivers license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the WRHA policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• 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 across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre Deer Lodge Centre Golden West Centennial Lodge Grace Hospital Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg Pan Am Clinic River Park Gardens Victoria General Hospital WRHA corporate programs and WRHA community health services.

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.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare 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 : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1