Social Worker

Island Health
British Columbia, CA
$42,27-$52,81 an hour
Temporary

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.
  • 16 days ago
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