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.