Social Worker Degree
About The Position
Reporting to the Manager, the MAID Social Worker provides consultation/collaboration with the Provincial MAID Program team, providers/assessors, healthcare providers, facilities, social workers and community services across the Province to achieve excellence in psychosocial end of life care related to medical assistance in dying. With clinical consultation, mentoring and practice support of the MAID MSW Senior Social Worker, the incumbent provides psychosocial care in medical assistance in dying through the continuum of care (pre-MAID, MAID provision, post-MAID bereavement) including education, assessments, counselling interventions and evaluation of services to individuals/families. The incumbent participates in leadership/initiatives on psychosocial care through research, education, resource/program development, mentorship, and advocacy.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
- Knowledge in the SHA, community resources and applicable programming
- Cultural competency and can work effectively in multicultural environment
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to competently use computers and software applications
- Knowledge in end of life care and strategies for patients and families
- Ability to assume responsibility and work independently
- Knowledge and practical application of relevant legislation to end of life care
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Knowledge in various intervention strategies for individuals and groups
- Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with patients exploring end of life options is an asset.
- Previous experience planning/facilitating peer support groups is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Provides consultation/collaboration with the Provincial MAID Program team, providers/assessors, healthcare providers, facilities, social workers and community services across the Province to achieve excellence in psychosocial end of life care related to medical assistance in dying.
- Provides psychosocial care in medical assistance in dying through the continuum of care (pre-MAID, MAID provision, post-MAID bereavement) including education, assessments, counselling interventions and evaluation of services to individuals/families.
- Participates in leadership/initiatives on psychosocial care through research, education, resource/program development, mentorship, and advocacy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
