Social Worker Degree Senior

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority seeks a Social Worker - BSW Senior at Saskatoon City Hospital. This full-time role involves coordinating patient care, case management, education and advocacy, with on-site and virtual social work services. Preference to HSAS members per collective agreement.

The position requires a BSW, 2+ years in medical social work, SASW registration or eligibility, and a valid Class 5 license. Salary band is posted and travel is not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) required.
• Minimum of two years of medical social work experience.
• Registered/eligible with SASW.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for patients, clients and residents.
• Provide case management, education and advocacy.
• Offer urgent consultations, referrals, and consultations to services.
• Deliver on-site and virtual social work services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Job description

Position #: 9013789

Expected Start Date: October 24, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Rehab - Social Work Rehab Services

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - BSW Senior $37.949 to $46.403

Travel Required: No

Job Description

The Social Worker - BSW Senior, reporting to the Manager or their designate, will coordinate care for patients, clients and residents. The incumbent will provide case management, education, advocacy, urgent consultations, referrals, and consultation to appropriate services and provides on-site and virtual social work services. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS membersin accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in medical social work

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Memberships

• Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)

Competencies

• Intermediate - Interpersonal skills
• Advanced - Verbal communication skills
• Advanced - Written Communication Skills
• Advanced - Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills
• Basic - Analytical skills
• Intermediate - Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and pleasant manner.
• Knowledge in medical terminology
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, independent judgment & organizational skills
• Demonstrated strong theoretical base and assessment skills
• Ability to work under pressure and establish priorities
• Ability to effectively counsel and work with individuals, families and groups
• Ability to conduct client assessments and engage in effective treatment planning
• Ability to work in a team setting in a postive manner
• Ability to follow safe work practices
• A demonstrated ability to meet and work with clients
• Ability to communicate with clients from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as required
• Ability to perceive and analyze problems and effect innovative solutions

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• Travel required
• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement