Position #: 9011325

Expected Start Date: To be determined; open until filled.

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

: 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.

The Social

Worker - BSW reports to the Director for the administrative supervision and to the Clinical Supervisor for Adult and/or Child and Youth Mental Health Program for clinical supervision.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

- Experience in providing counselling/treatment services

Education

- Baccalaureate of Social Work degree

Licenses

- Valid Class 5 driver's license

Memberships

- Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)

Competencies

- Advanced - Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

- Sound clinical judgement skills.
- Ability to communicate in a cross-cultural setting
- Knowledge in family violence, trauma, loss and grief, addiction, and poverty
- Knowledge and skill in mental health intervention methodologies.
- 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 human development and family dynamics
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to speak Cree is an asset
- Ability to travel on remote roads or fly in small aircraft to remote communities

Other Information

- 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/
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, secure and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

> We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.

> We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.

> We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

> We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

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