Job Purpose

The Social Worker works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and partners with many groups such as government organizations, non-profit organizations, the private sector, and a multitude of community groups and other community organizations. The Social Worker helps to identify and improve the social determinants of health that impact the overall wellness of individuals, families, and the community, such as income, education, social environment, community inclusion, culture, health practices, employment and working conditions. The Social Worker uses a population health approach through individual supportive counseling, group work, education, health promotion, advocacy, chronic disease management and linking people to community resources and helping them navigate systems. The work is based in client and family centered care and is guided by community health needs assessments as well as requests/referrals from clients, families and the community.

Qualifications

• Must be registered and a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervent may be required or obtained within 1 year.
• May be required to possess a valid driver's license and transportation, with the ability and willingness to travel within the region to support patient care, attend client appointment and participate in community-based activities as required.
• May need to possess a valid passport
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker is responsible for

• Assessing, planning, and providing supportive counselling to individuals and/or groups
• Maintaining clinical records and documentation
• Participating in interdisciplinary care planning
• Preparing and presenting information and education sessions
• Providing mentoring and support for students
• Participating in developing, maintaining and evaluating policies and procedures

COMPETENCIES

• Influencing Skills
• Information Gathering
• Mentoring and Coaching
• Patient/Client focus
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Stress Management
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon’s Terms of Employment

Interested? Apply Today!

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon’s Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.