Social Worker - Neepawa, Canada - Prairie Mountain Health
Description
QUALIFICATIONS
- Eligible for and maintains licensure to practice as a Social Worker in the province of Manitoba
- Two (2) years of related health care experience in the last five (5) years
- Excellent knowledge of pertinent community resources, supports and services typically used by health care clients
- Familiarity with an evidencedbased practice and continuous quality improvement environment
- Knowledge of ages/stages of life cycles, health, loss, grief, trauma, chronic illness and aging process
- Understanding of right to choice/life/death issues, providing support and advice to patients/clients and families
- Ability to provide standard Social Work service including assessments and consultation, case management, psychosocial counseling, crisis intervention, referral and discharge planning when applicable
- Ability to work with clients/families utilizing a strength based client focused approach to care and service delivery
- Ability to assist clients, families and colleagues in respecting and resolving ethical concerns associated with health care practices and illness
- Ability to promote health and provide health education
- Knowledge of the impact of acute/chronic health issues and adverse childhood events can have on clients/families
- Ability to conduct practice in accordance with related policies, and legislation, including legislated confidentiality requirements of a health care setting
- Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License and access to a personal vehicle to provide services within Prairie Mountain Health
- Demonstrated leadership
- Advanced level of written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational, decision making and problem solving skills
- Ability to display independent judgment
- Ability to work with all staff
- Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
- Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
- Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
The Social Worker plans, develops, organizes, implements and evaluates social services in accordance with standards, Code of Ethics and policies and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Overview:
Client Identification and Intake
- Receives and reviews referral information and consults with other staff/team to identify clients/families who would benefit from Social Work services and are appropriate for Social Work involvement.
- Using standard client centered interviewing practices, engages the client in a therapeutic relationship.
- Determines priority based on referral information and/or assessment.
- Conducts a risk evaluation for safety, selfharm, violence, and understanding of choices and consequences as it relates to their health.
Case Management and Resource Coordination
- In consultation with the client, and as part of the initial assessment process, identifies areas where assistance will be required.
- Assist the client to access fundamental needs for housing, financial, vocational, and support resources in order to function optimally.
- Provides assistance and guidance in dealing with legal, financial, and other issues relevant to the needs of the patient/client/family.
- Establishes effective linkage to resources, agencies, and service providers to maximize functioning and improve/maintain quality of life.
- Contributes knowledge of systemic and family functioning issues to ensure that treatment planning considers the full range of intervention options.
- Supports client selfreliance and autonomy and advocates, as appropriate, on behalf of the client to obtain required services.
- When applicable, provides education and support in regard to the psychosocial impact of illness on the client and family.
- Collaborates with related health resource team members to assist with case management planning and service delivery decisions.
- Assists in promoting an understanding of the caregiver's roles, responsibilities, limitations, and strengths.
- When applicable, assists with discharge plans as needed to facilitate the client's transition to/from community and ensures continuity of care by preparing links to the required services and supports.
Psychosocial Assessment and Consultation
- Implements a Social Work process to assist the client to identify psychosocial problem areas that are relevant for intervention to optimize recovery/wellness.
- Assesses for family and general social supports.
- Provides assessment information, clinical judgment, and treatment reco
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