2024002393 - Social Worker I

Job Summary

The Social Worker is a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team and is responsible for the delivery of Social Work services to an assigned number of Residents / Families at the Carbonear General Hopsital. The position works in collaboration with all members of the Interdisciplinary Care Team to achieve operational and resident-centered care objectives. The Social Worker I will consult with the Social Worker I on service issues while maintaining a reporting structure directly to the Regional Manager of Allied Health Services. They will be required to provide field supervision to Social Work students. This position maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Social Work for integrity and professional practice issues.

Job Demands

By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to) :

Occasionally, there is lifting or physical strength required to lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.

Regularly sits to consult with clients, conduct therapeutic sessions, and to work on the computer.

Occasionally works in awkward or cramped body positions; pushes, pulls, and sets up furniture for group work, and drives to conduct home visits with clients.

Regularly uses fine finger / precision work on a computer.

Job Qualifications

Graduation with an accredited Bachelor of Social Work Degree is required.

Current and continuing registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers (NLCSW) is required.

Knowledge of relevant legislation, including but not limited to, Mental Health Care and Treatment Act, Adult Protection Act, Advanced Health Care Directives Act, Medical Assistance in Dying, and the Children, Youth and Families Act.

Knowledge of community resources, systems and programs.

Demonstrated ability to direct, supervise and mentor students.

Demonstrated clinical skills in assessment and interventions with individuals, families and groups.

Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making and organizational skills.

Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills as well as the ability to deliver / facilitate effective presentations.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional environment, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Demonstrated ability to work independently

A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit.