Social Worker

Bayshore • Halifax, NS

17d • Hybrid

About The Position

Bayshore HealthCare is a leading Canadian-owned provider of home and community health care services, recognized for its commitment to quality and community involvement. With a vast network of offices and clinics across the country, Bayshore employs over 18,000 staff members and serves more than 350,000 clients annually. The company's mission is to enhance the quality of life, dignity, and independence of Canadians by providing customized care solutions that enable clients to remain in their homes. Bayshore Therapy & Rehab is seeking passionate and caring Social Workers to join an innovative community crisis management program in Nova Scotia. The role involves working alongside other healthcare professionals in a 24/7 capacity. Social Workers will apply social work principles to the community setting, providing in-person support for clients facing crises such as mental health issues, suicidal ideation, and homelessness, with the goal of ensuring safety and improving quality of life.

Requirements

• Be an active member in good standing of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
• Possess general computer skills and have access to a computer with appropriate password protection and internet capabilities
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and oral (French considered an asset)
• Be able to drive and hold a current valid driver’s license
• Provide a police clearance (Vulnerable Sector Check) that meets the Bayshore HealthCare policy
• Hold a current CPR certificate (CPR-C or BLS and is only acceptable a year after issue)
• Possess strong work ethic with commitment to regular attendance

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two (2) years of community-based therapy experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients, service providers and other professionals to collaborate and coordinate services
• Assess the client’s adjustments to medical, emotional, psychological or social problems and the factors that affect them
• Utilize a client-centered approach to identify, prioritize and monitor potential psychosocial problems and goals and to de-escalate situations that could become a crisis.
• Deliver trauma informed client centered crisis intervention.
• Advise clients/caregivers on the availability of community resources and contact agencies on their behalf when appropriate e.g. Federal, Provincial, Municipal and Local agencies in relation to income security, pensions, financial assistance, etc.
• Recommend and facilitate referrals to support services within the community
• Developing a flexible, responsive system to meet changing and competing demands
• Demonstrate knowledge of Standards of Practice guidelines of Provincial regulating body
• Liaise with other Case Managers, funders or Government & hospital programs as required
• Liaise with Provincial regulating body as required
• Complete other tasks as requested

Benefits

• Fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices
• Offers thoughtfully aligned with internal equity and external market competitiveness
• High-quality and safe environment for both team members and clients/patients
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion standards
• Culture of belonging where individual differences are embraced and celebrated
• Programs, resources, and policies designed to support each person’s purpose, potential, and well-being
• Inclusive and accessible workplace
• Compliance with all provincial and territorial Human Rights and accessibility legislation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed