Social Worker (BSW)

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Winnipeg, MB

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care. Under the direction of the Manager, the incumbent is responsible for providing professional, skilled psychosocial assessment and interventions to individuals, families and groups. This includes providing a range of psychosocial interventions 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. The role also involves demonstrating leadership in assisting the healthcare team complete transitions and relieving co-workers due to illness, vacation, and professional development. Additionally, the incumbent will participate as a member of the healthcare team, interpreting social, psychological, emotional, and family problems to the team. This includes maintaining excellent working relationships with team members and participating in team planning and problem-solving. The role also involves performing a variety of administrative functions as required by the department and may include assisting in providing instruction to students and new staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) from a Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) accredited school/faculty, or a Provincially authorized post-secondary program, or the approved equivalent if internationally educated.
Must be registered with Manitoba College of Social Workers.
May be required to hold a valid Manitoba driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
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 the Manitoba College of Social Workers Standards of Practice.
Must be organized in the workplace and determine clear priorities.
Computer literacy.
Must have a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.
Must be able to participate in a skills assessment.

Nice To Haves

Two years recent and relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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
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
May be requested to assist in providing instruction to students and new staff