Social Worker (MSW) (Priority Access)
About The Position
Within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and vision and values of the organization, works collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary care team to determine care needs and facilitate the placement of clients who meet the care criteria required for Priority Access registration into residential care, palliative care, assisted living or supported housing for person’s with disabilities. Reviews documents and assessments from other health care professionals in order to prepare comprehensive client packages. Liaises with care facilities to review prospective clients and ensure appropriateness of clients for placement. Provides clinical and consultative social work services to referring services such as reviewing social and psychosocial assessments and preparing and presenting case histories. Evaluates client’s response to treatment plan. Identifies/assesses potential legal, ethical and professional implications of decisions. Evaluates progress of home support clients and participates in inter-agency case management. Develops and enhances community communications/relationships, provides consultation services, engages in on-going team planning, program/service development, evaluations and quality improvement activities to achieve excellence in client care.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work.
- Two (2) years’ recent, related experience, preferably in community health, including experience in home care, residential care and geriatric assessment centres or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
- Valid BC Driver’s License.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the geriatric population and associated psychosocial issues.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the current long term care service delivery system.
- Demonstrated understanding of the broad determinants of health.
- Demonstrated knowledge of provincial legislation and health authority standards and policies related to Residential Care Access Policy.
- Demonstrated knowledge of hospital discharge processes, including Alternate Level of Care.
- Demonstrated knowledge of facilitation, mediation and conflict resolution techniques.
- Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking and problem solving abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, clients and their families/caregivers, and staff of outside agencies, both one on one and in groups, orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to independently plan, organize and prioritize work, adapt to a changing workload and work under deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and adjust to new or unexpected events.
- Comprehensive knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in client care and other health and community resources.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to apply acquired analytical/investigative skills and knowledge to effectively gather, maintain and analyze statistics.
- Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities and apply time management skills.
- Demonstrates ability to problem solve using sound judgment in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of client care.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize computer applications necessary for completing day-to-day functions and maintaining client records and ability to operate other related equipment.
- Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
- Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Nice To Haves
- Prior direct experience working in Priority Access or on a Facility Liaison Team in a residential setting is an asset.
- Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Determine care needs and facilitate the placement of clients into residential care, palliative care, assisted living or supported housing for persons with disabilities.
- Review documents and assessments from other health care professionals to prepare comprehensive client packages.
- Liaise with care facilities to review prospective clients and ensure appropriateness for placement.
- Provide clinical and consultative social work services, including reviewing social and psychosocial assessments and preparing case histories.
- Evaluate client's response to treatment plan.
- Identify and assess potential legal, ethical, and professional implications of decisions.
- Evaluate progress of home support clients and participate in inter-agency case management.
- Develop and enhance community communications and relationships.
- Provide consultation services.
- Engage in team planning, program/service development, evaluations, and quality improvement activities.
Benefits
- Support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
