Social Worker (MSW) - Repost

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health in Winnipeg seeks a qualified social worker to provide psychosocial assessment and intervention across individuals, families and groups. The role includes leadership within the healthcare team, client education and program evaluation in the Family Therapy service.

Applicants should hold an MSW (CASWE-accredited) and be registered with the Manitoba College of Social Workers; Indigenous language knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CASWE-accredited school or approved equivalent.
• Post-graduate training in specialized services preferred.
• Must be registered with Manitoba College of Social Workers.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional psychosocial assessment and interventions for individuals, families and groups.
• Lead as a healthcare team member, communicate findings and participate in planning.
• Develop client education materials and participate in teaching and evaluation activities.
• Engage in program development, evaluation, and community outreach as appropriate.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Health & social systems knowledge

Independent practice

Ethics & professionalism

Organization

Computer literacy

Education

MSW CASWE accredited

CASW/ Indigenous training optional

Registration with Manitoba College of Social Workers

Job description

Requisition ID: 407514 Position Number: 20024739 Posting End Date: Open until filled City: Winnipeg Employer: Shared Health Site: Health Sciences Centre Department / Unit: Family Therapy - Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Service Job Stream: Clinical Union: MAHCP Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 09/07/2026 - Indefinite Reason for Term: Other Leave FTE: 0.80 Anticipated Shift: Days Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $48.078 , $49.891 , $51.772 , $53.724 , $55.747 , $57.421

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

• 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; providing individual counselling to individuals and couples, and family therapy where indicated; facilitating group work; 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 or the Manager.
• Developing client educational materials, providing client education and participating in professional and research programs; participating in the clinical teaching and supervision of social work students; participating in clinical teaching of students and colleagues from other professions; and conducting program evaluation activities as needed.
• Program development, program evaluation, community development, promoting advocacy, financial and administrative management and leadership activities as relevant to the position.

Experience

• Four years recent and relevant experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) accredited school/faculty, or the approved equivalent if internationally educated.
• Post-graduate training in specialized services preferred.
• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) accredited school/faculty, or the approved equivalent if internationally educated.
• Post-graduate training in specialized services preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Must be registered with Manitoba College of Social Workers.
• May be required to have a valid Manitoba driver’s license and 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.
• 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 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 indefinite term may expire upon the return of the current incumbent to their position, subject to a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours’ notice.

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.