Social Worker - BSW

Position #: 9011325
Expected Start Date: To be determined; open until filled.
Union: HSAS
Facility: Buffalo Narrows Corporate Office
City/Town: Buffalo Narrows
Department: Children Exposed to Violence Program DOJ Funded
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Standard Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - BSW $35.137 to $42.966
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: In accordance with the vision, mission and values of the Saskatchewan Health Authority, the policies and procedure relating to Mental health and Addictions Services, the Social Worker - BSW is responsible for the provision of community based mental health counselling services to the clients within the Mental Health Adult and/or Child and the Youth Mental Health Programs. This position is also accountable to the provision of public education, mental health promotion, consultation and advocacy aimed at supporting individuals wishing to improve their quality of health. The Social Worker - BSW reports to the Director for the administrative supervision and to the Clinical Supervisor for Adult and/or Child and Youth Mental Health Program for clinical supervision.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience

• Experience in providing counselling/treatment services

Education

• Baccalaureate of Social Work degree

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Memberships

• Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)

Competencies

• Advanced - Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Sound clinical judgement skills.
• Ability to communicate in a cross-cultural setting
• Knowledge in family violence, trauma, loss and grief, addiction, and poverty
• Knowledge and skill in mental health intervention methodologies.
• Knowledge in child and youth treatment programming
• "Ability to work independently to plan and prioritize workload demands. "
• Knowledge of social determinants of health affecting vulnerable populations
• Knowledge in human development and family dynamics
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to speak Cree is an asset
• Ability to travel on remote roads or fly in small aircraft to remote communities

Other Information

• Buffalo Narrows is located approximately 246 km north of Meadow Lake
• For more information on the village of Buffalo Narrows please visit http://buffalonarrows.com/
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

About Us

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.