Social Worker - BSW

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager, Social Work, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital, the Social Worker I is responsible for providing professional, skilled psychosocial assessment and intervention to individuals, families and groups; interviewing assessing and providing basic counselling for patients and family members; participating as part of the health care team, and interpreting social, psychological, emotional and family problems to the health care team; contacting community resources and other appropriate sources in order to mobilize services on behalf of patients; participating in departmental studies, projects and in-services; and performing other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of Social Work.
• Must be registered with Manitoba Institute of Registered Social Workers (MIRSW).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to interact well with other health care professionals.
• Well-developed team skills.
• Current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check.
• Skills assessment may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Will depend on particular job assignment.

Responsibilities

• Providing professional, skilled psychosocial assessment and intervention to individuals, families and groups.
• Interviewing, assessing and providing basic counselling for patients and family members.
• Participating as part of the health care team.
• Interpreting social, psychological, emotional and family problems to the health care team.
• Contacting community resources and other appropriate sources in order to mobilize services on behalf of patients.
• Participating in departmental studies, projects and in-services.
• Performing other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level