Job Description

Horizon Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

COMPETITION #: 2023-68817b External

BARGAINING UNIT: SHCP

ZONE: Saint John

DEPARTMENT: SJR Social work

FACILITY: Saint John Regional Hospital

POSTING TYPE: Permanent Full Time

JOB TITLE: Social Worker

CLASSIFICATION: Social Worker 1 (SW01)

LANGUAGE: Bilingual Essential

HOURS OF WORK: Rotating Days, Evenings, Subject to change due to operational requirements

SALARY: $31.5496 to $42.9018 per hour

JOB PURPOSE:

The Social Worker is responsible for providing clinical social work services to patients, families and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A university degree in Social Work. Must be registered and a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers.
• Written and spoken competence in English and French are required (B2.1 or Advanced).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Social Worker is responsible for:

• Assessing, planning, and providing therapy to individuals and 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

Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon\xe2\x80\x99s Terms of Employment:

COMPETENCIES:

Competencies identified by Horizon Health Network:

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

Applications for this position must be submitted on-line by June 14, 2023.

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.

NOTE: There will be no further postings for this position should there be no fully qualified applicants. If you wish to be considered for this position and have most of the qualifications as posted and the registration or licensure where required, you are encouraged to apply at this time.

Should testing be required to demonstrate language proficiency, the official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon hiring purposes.

Please quote Competition # 2023-68817b-External. Horizon Health Network appreciates expressed interest, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Human Resources Department, Horizon Health Network.

Horizon Health Network