Social Worker Degree

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Saskatoon, SK

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Manager of Primary Health, this position will work as part of the interprofessional schools program to provide support to children ages 3-8 in the context of their school or pre-kindergarten setting. The incumbent provides support to the children's families, direction in regard to behavioural management and parenting strategies and supportive counselling. The children and their families may have multiple and complex needs which may result in referrals to community agencies/resources or to primary health interprofessional schools program for further assessment/therapy. This position will have an office located at St. Paul's Hospital but will work primarily out of St. Maria Goretti Community School, Princess Alexandra Community School and Pleasant Hill Community School. Supervision for this position will be provided by Primary Health - Interprofessional Schools Program. Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
• Advanced Communication skills
• Advanced Organizational skills
• Advanced Leadership skills
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work independently
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• Valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) dated within six (6) months and including a vulnerable sector search (required for interview)

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children ages 3-8 in a school or pre-kindergarten setting.
• Provide support to children's families.
• Offer direction in regard to behavioral management and parenting strategies.
• Provide supportive counseling.
• Refer children and families to community agencies/resources or the primary health interprofessional schools program for further assessment/therapy when complex needs are identified.

What This Job Offers

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