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Social Worker (233563)Island Health • Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
Social Worker (233563)

Social Worker (233563)

Island Health • Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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.

As a member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing client-centered care for a multi-site operation the 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Training And Experience

Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognised university; Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers ; Post-degree preparation in program specific areas such as Gerontology or Palliative Care preferred; Working knowledge and familiarity with various community based health and human services; and Two (2) years recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience. Valid BC Drivers License.

Skills And Abilities

  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of applicable legislation.
  • Demonstrate counseling skills including crisis loss and grief counseling.
  • Educate and provide consultation to clients/caregivers/families support groups and other health care professionals including development and coordination of inservices 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.
  • Use personal vehicle.


Requirements




Required Experience:

IC


Employment Type : Gig
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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