Social Worker I - Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada - Eastern Health Canada

Eastern Health Canada

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Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Location:
Cordage Place

Social Worker I

Community Support Program

Personal Care Home Program - Long Term Care

Remote work opportunities available

Temporary, Full Time (Until March 4, 2025 with possibility of extension)

22593RP1

Hours

75 biweekly (Your hours of work will follow the flexible work schedule in accordance with Article 19.01(a) of the NAPE-HP Collective Agreement, based on 0150 hours within a designated 4week period (by mutual agreement))

Salary

CG39, ($ $41.63)

Competition Number

Posted Date

23 February 2024

Closing Date

1 March 2024

About Us

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information.

The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people.

Job Summary

This position reports to the Regional Manager of the Personal Care Home Program and maintains accountability to the Social Work Professional Practice Consultant for professional integrity and practice issues.

Job Demands
Occasionally, there is lifting, or physical strength required to lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.

Regularly sits to consult with clients, conduct therapeutic sessions, and to work on the computer.

Occasionally works in awkward or cramped body positions; pushes, pulls, and sets up furniture for group work, and drives to conduct home visits with clients.

Regularly uses fine finger/precision work on a computer.

Job Qualifications
Graduation with an accredited Bachelor of Social Work Degree is required.

Current and continuing registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers is required.

Knowledge of relevant legislation, including but not limited to, Mental Health Care and Treatment Act, Adult Protection Act, Advanced Health Care Directives Act, Medical Assistance in Dying, and the Children, Youth and Families Act.

Knowledge of community resources, systems and programs.

Knowledge of crisis intervention and supportive counseling.

Knowledge of case management.

Demonstrated ability to direct, supervise and mentor students.

Demonstrated clinical skills in assessment and interventions with individuals, families and groups.

Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making and organizational skills.

Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills as well as the ability to deliver/facilitate effective presentations.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional environment and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Conditions of employment include the use of a private vehicle.

A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.