Social Worker Degree

Position #: 9011231

Expected Start Date: May 18, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Melfort Hospital

City/Town: Melfort

Department: Integrated Nursing Unit

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: December 27, 2026

FTE: 0.7

Number of Hours per Rotation: 156.8 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

Job description

The Social Worker - BSW is accountable for the clinical components of social work programs in AcuteCare. The Social Worker - BSWapplications. The incumbent will ensure the delivery of effective social work services in collaborationwith health providers. Coordination of services for patients/clients at risk will be a key component ofthe role.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Competencies:

• Conflict resolution skills
• Public relations skills
• Analytical skills
• Consultation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Facilitation skills
• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Counseling skills
• Organizational skills
• Presentation skills
• Computer skills
• Leadership skills

Knowledge and abilities:

• Ability to provide assessment and adapt to change within the family system
• Knowledge of community outpatient and inpatient service delivery systems
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge in program development
• Skills such as team building, negotiation, conflict management and group facilitation to build partnerships across professions, health authorities, jurisdictions, sectors, and with individuals, communities and other agencies;
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to conduct assessments/prioritize client needs/develop treatment plans
• Ability to make decisions
• Knowledge in applicable models of therapeutic interventions
• Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Ability to establish, positive interpersonal/consultative relationships
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals
• Knowledge of social determinants of health affecting vulnerable populations
• Knowledge related to mental and physical needs of clients using assessment tools
• Ability to manage a complex caseload with multiple demands
• Ability to empathize with clients while remaining objective

Other information:

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• For more information on the city of Melfort please visit https://www.melfort.ca/
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period.