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Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00564479
Facility: PARKRIDGE CENTRE
Job Description: THE SOCIAL WORKER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSISTING RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES IN ADJUSTING TO LIFE IN A LONG TERM CARE FACILITY.  AS WELL, THEY WILL PROVIDE SOCIAL ASSESSMENT AND CASEWORK SERVICES AS PART OF AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM. THE SOCIAL WORKER REQUIRES STRONG TEAM INTERACTION SKILLS, THE ABILITY TO MAINTAIN LONG TERM PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH RESIDENTS, AND AN ABILITY TO FUNCTION WITH CLEAR AND PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES WITHIN A RESIDENTIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL HOME SETTING.  THE INCUMBENT WILL SHARE SOCIAL WORK RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE DEPARTMENT INCLUDING COVERAGE FOR HOLIDAYS AND SICK LEAVE.
Required Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Social Work
Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to communicate with and maintain an effective working relationship with clients from diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds
Knowledge of the health region and community resources
Other Information

Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement.  HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.

Ability to advocate on behalf of clients and families. Skilled in psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, case management, and team leading within a complex care setting. Experience with community development, the elderly, and medically complex individuals is an asset. Preference will be given to a social worker with experience in medical social wo
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