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Long Term Care Case Manager - Social Worker - (214388)

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Victoria - Canada

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Description

In accordance with the Vision Purpose and Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the designated manager within Home and Community Care the Home and Community Care Case Manager Social Worker works as a member of an interprofessional health care team is responsible for assessing planning organizing reviewing and evaluating the care needs of clients and their caregivers/families requiring community based services; fosters and promotes continuity of care and cooperative partnerships by liaising with residential care facilities acute care hospitals and other programs/organizations involved in the provision of services; and may work in multiple settings such as residential care assisted living acute care and in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Training And Experience

Baccalaureate degree in Social Work from a recognized university. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers. Postdegree preparation on program specific area such as Gerontology or Palliative Care. Three (3) years recent related experience in gerontology including two years community health experience; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Valid BC Drivers license.

Skills And Abilities

  • Apply social work process as required and described in the BC College of Social Workers Practice Standards and Code of Ethics
  • Demonstrate competence in social work practice in areas such as chronic disease management health promotion and illness prevention
  • Work effectively as part of a interprofessional health care team with other staff other programs/organizations and with clients and their caregivers/families
  • Work independently and as a member of a team
  • Resolve conflict problemsolve and build consensus
  • Utilize sound judgment good observation and assessment skills tact and empathy
  • Factfind seek out information and/or resources
  • Intervene in crisis or difficult situation
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of applicable legislation
  • Organize and prioritize care needs and delivery of care
  • Maintain a commitment to continuing professional development as required by the employer
  • Foster and promote good public relations
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Deal with others effectively
  • Operate related equipment including computers and software
  • Physically and emotionally able to carry out the duties of the position
  • Use personal vehicle


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Manager

Employment Type

Gig

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