Social Worker I, Residential Services - Surrey, Canada - Fraser Health

Fraser Health

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Surrey, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Why Fraser Health?:

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations.

Our team of 43,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

Effective October 26, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization "WHO" approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines).

Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

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Detailed Overview:

Reporting clinically to the Professional Practice Leader, Social Work and administratively to the Manager, Clinical Services, the Social Worker collaborates as a member of the interdisciplinary team and delivers comprehensive Social Work services to clients/residents and their families within the assigned area.

The Social Worker uses a variety of interventions including psycho-social assessments, resource linking, and clinical counseling to address social-emotional issues, bereavement, transition and adjustments due to chronic illness and disability resulting in residential placement.

Provides ongoing education and consultation to clients/residents, families and healthcare professionals for care planning. Participates as part of the interdisciplinary team, in in-services, psycho-educational and support groups and research. Maintains community resource links.

Responsibilities:

In accordance with professional standards, hospital policies and established Residential policies and procedures, the Social Worker:

Conducts psycho-social assessments of clients/residents and families.
Provides clinical counseling services to clients/residents and families concerning adjustment to chronic illness, disability, relocation, bereavement, coping strategies and caregiver support.
Provides consultation and education to clients/residents, families and interdisciplinary team members on issues related to high risk factors, adaptation to illness and disability, loss, grief, and bereavment, transition stress, protection of vulnerable adults, current community practice relevant to residential care, community living and support services, and critical incident stress management.
Coordinates the admissions process in collaboration with the interdisciplinary staff and provides admission orientation to the client/resident and family.
As part of the interdisciplinary team, contributes to the client/resident care plan by assessing and advocating the emotional, social and physical needs of the client/resident and family.
Facilitates interdisciplinary team conferences and organizes interdisciplinary meetings that may include community service providers, client/resident, and family members in response to client/resident or program needs.
Provides community resource information and facilitates appropriate referrals to services in the community. Maintains an ongoing knowledge of community services available.
Contributes to research activities and participates in program planning and development.
Maintains ongoing education and development in the Social Work profession and participates in professional development activities in order to advance Social Work practice.
Maintains record keeping and reporting including charting on medical charts and workload statistics.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree of Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work. One year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to relate to seniors.
Knowledge of family systems and dynamics, residential care models, dementia, and an understanding of emotional and mental health issues related to chronic illness and disability.
Knowledge of relevant legislation including Adult Guardianship Legislation.
Counselling and group facilitation skills.
Ability to develop, coordinate and deliver inservices, presentations, psychoeducational and support groups.
Knowledge of community resources and strong collaborative skills in working with community health and social agency personnel.
Ability to work collaboratively with others, work in a multicultural environment, and work as part of an interdisciplinary team and understand the frameworks of other disciplines.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to organize and set work