SOCIAL WORKER BSW

• RHA Job Number:
• GO-00740029-4
• Number of Vacancies:
• 1
• Profession:
• Social Worker
• Organization:
• Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Facility Name:
• Youth Services - La Ronge
• Department:
• CHILD & YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS
• Employment Type:
• Permanent
• Employment Term:
• Full Time
• Posting Date:
• April 23, 2024
• Closing Date:
• May 4, 2024 21:30
• Hours of Work:
• Shift Information: Days
  224.00 hours per 6 week rotation
  
• Rate of Pay:
• $35.137 to $42.966 (5 step range)
• Union:
• HSAS

The Mental Health Social Worker will provide client-driven health and social case management assistance to children and youth in the community of La Ronge and those clients attending the La Ronge 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 in La Ronge. 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. Qualifications: - Degree in Social Work is required - Membership with Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW) - Possession of a valid driver's licence

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A willingness to build on the strengths of the community and the resiliency of its families
• A willingness to continually improve existing programs to meet the specific needs and culture of the community as new issues and trends emerge
• Incumbent will demonstrate a commitment to service excellence, and employee and patient safety in the context of quality improvement and risk management
• Knowledge of human development and family dynamics relating to family violence, trauma, loss and grief, addiction, and poverty
• Knowledge of mental health treatment resources and the skills to make appropriate assessments and referrals

• Field Hours
• Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.

Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - Specific understanding of child and youth mental health issues is required - A wide range of counselling skills are required in working with children, youth and their families - Knowledge of crisis intervention strategies - Knowledge of child and youth treatment programming is required as well as the skill to develop /evaluate these programs consistent with latest research (Best Practices ) - A willingness to integrate child and youth mental health programming at a community level utilizing a variety of community partners Relocation Assistance of up to a maximum of $3,000 for a 1 year return for service. Other Northern Incentives as per HSAS Collective Agreement are prorated: - Special Northern Leave after one (1) year of service - Annual Retention Payment - Biweekly Northern Allowance The successful candidate is responsible to obtain and provide an original Criminal Record Check (CRC) & Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) from their local police service, RCMP or previous country/countries of residence that is dated within the past six (6) months that is satisfactory to the Saskatchewan Health Authority. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC & VSC during recruitment and selection process. We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.
Expected Start Date: May 20, 2024
FTE®: 1.00