Social Worker Degree

Position #: 180717

Expected Start Date

Union: HSAS

Facility: La Ronge Health Centre

City/Town: La Ronge

Department: CHILD & YOUTH&ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY CLINICS&PROGRAMS

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - BSW $35.137 to $42.966

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Mental Health Social Worker will provide client-driven
health and social case management assistance to children and youth in the
community and those clients attending the Health Centre to achieve safe and
reasonable goals that will optimize clients' health and wellness and improve
their quality of life. The Mental Health Social Worker works in collaboration
with clients, their families and community and government agencies, and works
closely with the Mental and Addictions teams. The Mental Health Social Worker
also acts as a resource to and supports the development of community and
interagency initiatives as they pertain to their mandate. "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

Education

* Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Licenses

* Valid Class 5 driver's license

Memberships

* Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)

Knowledge and Abilities

* Knowledge of crisis intervention strategies
* Commitment to service excellence, in quality improvement and risk management 
* Knowledge in child and youth treatment programming
* Knowledge in mental health treatment resources
* Specific understanding of child and youth mental health issues is beneficial
* Knowledge in human development and family dynamics
* Ability to facilitate individual and group counselling with youth and parents
* A willingness to integrate programming utilizing a variety of community
partners
* Willingness to build on community strengths and the resiliency of its
families 

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan,
employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The
Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated
quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof
of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of
the position.  By submitting your application, you consent to your application
history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable
hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being
interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the
interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable
sector search. 

> We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For
> everyone.

> We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and
> culturally responsive workforce.

> We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

> We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan
> as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note:  Only applications that include all required documentation will be
considered.