Social Worker - BSW

Position #: 9011325
Expected Start Date: July 13, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Buffalo Narrows Corporate Office
City/Town: Buffalo Narrows
Department: Children Exposed to Violence Program DOJ Funded
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Standard Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - BSW $35.137 to $42.966
Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: In accordance with the vision, mission and values of the Saskatchewan Health Authority, the policies and procedure relating to Mental health and Addictions Services, the Social Worker - BSW is responsible for the provision of community based mental health counselling services to the clients within the Mental Health Adult and/or Child and the Youth Mental Health Programs.

This position is also accountable to the provision of public education, mental health promotion, consultation and advocacy aimed at supporting individuals wishing to improve their quality of health.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Licenses:

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Education

• Bachelor Degree of Social Work.

Competencies

• Computer skills

Memberships

• Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)

Experience

• Experience in providing counselling/treatment services

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge in human development and family dynamics
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to travel on remote roads or fly in small aircraft to remote communities
• Ability to communicate in a cross-cultural setting
• Knowledge and skill in mental health intervention methodologies.
• Ability to speak Cree is an asset
• Sound clinical judgement skills.
• Knowledge in child and youth treatment programming
• Ability to work independently to plan and prioritize workload demands.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health affecting vulnerable populations
• Knowledge in family violence, trauma, loss and grief, addiction, and poverty

Other Information

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Buffalo Narrows is located approximately 246 km north of Meadow Lake
• For more information on the village of Buffalo Narrows please visit http://buffalonarrows.com/