Registered Social Worker (220778)
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
In accordance with the Vision Purpose and Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Working without general supervision as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing client-centered care for multi-site services such as Home & Community Care Mental Health & Addiction Services and/or Long-Term Care Services the Registered Social Worker provides assessment care planning intervention consultation and referral for services to clients and their caregivers/families where the social economic emotional or psychological circumstances of the client presents barriers to care and/or an optimum level of function.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Training And Experience
Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognized university. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers . Post-degree preparation in program specific areas such as Gerontology Palliative Care and/or Mental Health & Addiction Services. Two (2) years recent related experience working in specific service area or an equivalent combination of education training and experience. Valid BC Drivers License.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated working knowledge of applicable legislation and various community-based health and human services.
- Demonstrated counseling skills including crisis loss and grief counseling.
- Ability to educate and provide consultation to clients/caregivers/families support groups and other health care professionals including development and coordination of in-services presentations and facilitation skills.
- Meet deadlines.
- Determine and deal with emergent situations.
- Organize prioritize and coordinate workload in a complex environment.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients staff and other health care providers.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Foster good public relations.
- Work independently and as a member of and/or provide leadership to a multidisciplinary health care team.
- Problem solve.
- Resolve conflict.
- Operate related equipment including computerized systems.
- Keyboard at 30 wpm.
- Physically and emotionally perform the duties of the position.
Requirements
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) is one of British Columbia’s five regional health authorities. With 20,000 employees and 1,900 physician partners, Island Health provides a comprehensive range of progressive health services to the 765,000 residents of Vancouver Island ... View more
