Social Worker Degree Senior

Position #: 9000647
Expected Start Date: August 10, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Weyburn General Hospital
City/Town: Weyburn
Department: Social Work
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: March 02, 2027
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Field Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - BSW Senior $37.949 to $46.403
Travel Required: Yes

Job description:

The Social Worker - BSW Senior, reporting to the Manager or their designate, will coordinate care for patients, clients and residents. The incumbent will provide case management, education, advocacy, urgent consultations, referrals, and consultation to appropriate services and provides on-site and virtual social work services. Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Competencies

• Written Communication Skills
• Analytical skills
• Verbal communication skills

Experience

• 2 years SW experience working with issues of capacity, dementia, grief, and loss
• Two years experience with social work practice in a medical setting

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to establish effective treatment relationships with clients
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, independent judgment & organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team setting in a postive manner
• Knowledge in medical terminology
• Ability to perceive and analyze problems and effect innovative solutions
• Ability to effectively counsel and work with individuals, families and groups
• Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills
• Ability to prioritize duties according to the situation
• Ability to communicate with clients from diverse social backgrounds
• Ability to work under stress
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure
• Sound judgment, tact, initiative and high standards of integrity/responsibility
• A demonstrated ability to meet and work with clients
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications
• Competencies: Leadership Skills
• Ability to conduct client assessments and engage in effective treatment planning
• Knowledge of prevention used in promotion, prevention and protection of health.

Other Information

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• Ability to travel when required