Social Worker Degree

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Buffalo Narrows, SK

5d • CA$35 - CA$43 • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker - BSW practices in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to support clients of the target group(s), significant others and those at risk. The Social Worker - BSW will have a thorough working knowledge of the Saskatchewan HIV Strategy and the Provincial Leadership Case Management Standards. The Social Worker - BSW will incorporate the Four Strategic Pillars of the Saskatchewan HIV Strategy into daily practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Registered or eligible for registration with Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• Knowledge of the Sask Public Health Act & Communicable Disease Control Regs
• Knowledge of social determinants of health affecting vulnerable populations
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrates leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently to plan and prioritize workload demands.
• Knowledge in the harm reduction model
• Knowledge of client exp. & client support required along the continuum of care
• Leadership Skills
• Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of population health approach to health promotion/prevention
• Knowledge in principles/practices/concepts of community health/development
• Has demonstrated strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to initiate and exercise critical thinking and decision-making
• Commitment to continued learning and professional development.
• Knowledge & skill in assessment, treatment & education related to sexual health
• Knowledge of HIPA

Responsibilities

• Practices in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to support clients of the target group(s), significant others and those at risk.
• Has a thorough working knowledge of the Saskatchewan HIV Strategy and the Provincial Leadership Case Management Standards.
• Incorporates the Four Strategic Pillars of the Saskatchewan HIV Strategy into daily practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level