Job Description

Horizon Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

COMPETITION #: 2023-66749 External

BARGAINING UNIT: SHCP

ZONE: Saint John

DEPARTMENT: Social Work

FACILITY: Saint John Regional Hospital

POSTING TYPE: Temporary Full Time

JOB TITLE: Social Worker

CLASSIFICATION: Social Worker 1 (SW01)

LANGUAGE: English Essential

HOURS OF WORK: Day, Evening, Rotating, TEMP: February xx, 2023 to March 31, 2024, Subject to change due to operational requirements

SALARY: $30.9310 to $42.0606 per hour (Subject to Employment Status may be paid at 13% benefit premium as per SHCP collective agreement article 57.02(a))

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.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.
• Written and spoken competence in English is required.

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 February 26, 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 # 2023-66749 External . Horizon Health Network appreciates expressed interest, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Human Resources Department, Horizon Health Network.

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