Description

Position #: 181961

Expected Start Date: September 29, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Addictions Outreach Office

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Connecting to Care

Type: Full time temporary

Expected Up to Date: September 28, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: shifts of 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - BSW $35.137 to $42.966

Travel Required: No

: The Case Manager provides social case management support as a primary care provider to the client. The population for this project are those who have difficulty engaging or have disengaged from care, involved in substance abuse/who are impacted by substance use disorder and Mental Health issues. Utilizing an outreach approach, the case manager provides client services including psychosocial assessments on intake, addiction assessments, client goal setting/skill building, and coordination/support of health/social services.

A model of recovery services is utilized for those challenged with an addiction. The case manager acts as a client advocate while working with other health care professionals to provide services. The goal is to help clients establish a community based medical team and participate in collaborative planning, to achieve the best health possible, that may include stabilizing their mental Health and substance use disorders.



"Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

- 1 year experience working in a health related field

Education

- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Licenses

- Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

- Basic - Communication skills
- Basic - Interpersonal skills
- Basic - Conflict resolution skills
- Basic - Capability to transform systems: Champion and orchestrate change
- Basic - Problem solving skills
- Basic - Critical thinking skills
- Basic - Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

- Knowledge in community resources and services in the clinical area
- Knowledge in HIV, Hep C and addiction recovery
- Knowledge of current trends/issues/best practice strategies
- Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
- Knowledge in addiction issues and mental health disorders
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge in communication techniques and approaches
- Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

- Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
- For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/

📌 Social Worker Degree (Saskatoon)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
📍 Saskatoon