- Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
- Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
- Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
- Employee referral program
- Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
- "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
- Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
- Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position
- Program certificates or diplomas
- High school/college/university transcripts etc.
- It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.
- Two years recent related experience in a healthcare, or a combination of related education, training and experience.
- Current registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
- Current valid BC driver's license
- Human Caring and
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social worker, primary care - Fort St. John, Canada - Northern Health Authority
Description
Position SummaryAre you a registered Social Worker looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Primary Care department.
In accordance with Northern Health's vision of an idealized system of services built on a foundation of Primary Care where people and their families receive primary care services in Primary Care Homes supported by interprofessional teams; the Primary Care Social Worker functions as a member of the interprofessional team and applies best practice to provide comprehensive assessment, care planning and intervention for people and their families.
Working collaboratively with other health care providers and the interprofessional team, the Social Worker provides direct psychosocial care, counselling and group work, system navigation and advocacy, education and linkage to relevant specialized or community resources while facilitating client self-management.
The Social Worker is responsible for providing social work services to maintain or improve the health and functioning of persons, families and communities.
Fort St. John is known as "The Energetic City," which reflects the large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture. Overlooking the Peace River, the town of Fort St John is located above the Peace River Valley and serves as the capital of the Peace River district. The population of Fort St. John is over 21,400 but it services an area of approximately 70,000. The community is the hub of the Northeast with a cultural centre and library, theatre, and art space. There are seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one secondary school. There is also a Northern Lights College campus. Check out for more information on what this energetic community has to offer.
What Northern Health has to offer you
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
Examples may include:
Qualfications
Assessment and Treatment:
Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing assessments and utilize appropriate social work interventions.
Teaching:
Ability to teach and coach both one-on-one and in groups.
Knowledge Integration:
Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
Communication:
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with people and their families as well as the public, physicians and members of the interdisciplinary team.
Ability to effectively resolve interpersonal differences and resolve conflict.Critical Thinking:
Problem solves demonstrating critical thinking and decision making skills.
Relationship Centered Practice:
Ability to promote person centered care which includes maintaining sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, social justice concerns and the need for advocacy.
Management:
Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and priorities and achieve results.
Leadership:
Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovation, and participates in professional development of self and others.
Teamwork:
Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of person centred care. Promotes cooperation among the interprofessional team and collaborates across disciplines
Equipment:
Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Windows based programs. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
Ability:
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities.
We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.
