Social Worker Degree

Position #: 191973

Expected Start Date: May 18, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Parkridge Centre

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Social Work

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 30, 2028

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 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: No

Job Description: The social worker is responsible for assisting residents and families in adjusting to life in a long term care facility. As well, they will provide social assessment and casework services as part of an interdisciplinary team. The social worker requires strong team interaction skills, the ability to maintain long term professional relationships with residents, and an ability to function with clear and professional boundaries within a residential and institutional home setting.

The incumbent will share social work responsibilities in the department including coverage for holidays and sick leave. "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

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Licenses

• Registered Social Worker (RSW)

Other Education and Training

• Group work training is an asset

Competencies

• Case management skills
• Basic - Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Abilty to advocate on behalf of clients
• Knowledge of Psycho-social assessment in a long term care setting
• Knowledge in discharge planning
• Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
• Knowledge in the SHA, community resources and applicable programming
• Knowledge of discharge planning in a long term care setting

Other Information

• Experience working in health care, preferable long term care, is preferred
• Experience in community development training is an asset
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Experience working with the elderly and children with disabilities is an asset
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)