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Social Worker Degree Senior

Saskatchewan Health Authority
2 days ago
Full-time
Remote
Canada
$37.95 - $46.40 USD yearly
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Description

Position #: 9010390

Expected Start Date: April 13, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Rehab - Social Work Rehab Services

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - BSW Senior $37.949 to $46.403

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Social Worker – BSW Senior, reporting to the Manager or designate, will coordinate care for patients, clients and residents. The incumbent will provide case management, education, advocacy, urgent consultations, referrals, and consultation to appropriate services and provides on-site and virtual social work services. “Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement”

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • 2 years SW experience working with issues of capacity, dementia, grief, and loss

Education

  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Licenses

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Memberships

  • Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)

Competencies

  • Intermediate - Interpersonal skills
  • Intermediate - Computer skills
  • Advanced - Verbal communication skills
  • Advanced - Written Communication Skills
  • Basic - Analytical skills
  • Advanced - Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills

 

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Demonstrated strong theoretical base and assessment skills
  • Ability to follow safe work practices
  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude and pleasant manner
  • Ability to perceive and analyze problems and effective innovative solutions
  • Ability to work under pressure and establish priorities  
  • Knowledge in medical terminology
  • A demonstrated ability to meet and work with clients
  • Ability to communicate with clients from diverse backgrounds
  • Ability to conduct client assessments and engage in effective treatment planning
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative, independent judgment & organizational skills
  • Ability to effectively counsel and work with individuals, families and groups
  • Ability to work in a team setting in a positive manner
  • Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as required

 

Other Information

  • Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
  • For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
  • Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
  • Travel required