Job Description

Location: Multi-Site (Primary Site - Transitional Living Site formerly the Comfort Hotel)Social Worker III (2 Positions)
"Subject to Classification Review"
Primary Health Care - Chronic Disease Prevention
Vulnerable Populations Multi-site/Outreach
Permanent, Full-Time
27781POS, 27782POSHours 75 bi-weekly (8 hour days; evenings as needed)
Salary CG-43 ($40.23 - $47.44 per hour)
Competition Number 2024001967
Posted Date 27 March 2024
Closing Date 3 April 2024About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.caJob Summary
The Primary Health Division is currently seeking a Social Worker III to work as a member of the interdisciplinary team working within the vulnerable population sector, providing services to individuals experiencing homelessness within the St. John\'s Metro region. Care is designed to provide patient-centered, evidence-based, compassionate, comprehensive, sustainable care to support individuals to obtain, and maintain, more permanent housing.The social worker will provide clinical social work services to individuals with complex health issues, which may also be impacted by mental health and addictions issues. As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will provide psychosocial assessment and therapeutic interventions including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, support, advocacy, patient and family education and educations of other staff who may be within the circle of care. Other responsibilities will include conducting risk assessments, assisting clients in accessing required community services, helping clients recognize, develop and utilize support networks and initiating appropriate community referrals; and building life skills.The Social Worker III functions autonomously and uses independent judgment in developing, implementing, and analyzing treatment goals. You are knowledgeable about mental health and addictions diagnoses and issues, housing and homelessness, supports and services, healthy living and health promotion strategies, trauma informed care, poverty and homelessness, and mental health and addictions. You apply evidence informed practices to support clients experiencing these issues. Extensive knowledge of community resources and knowledge of systems available to support clients is essential. You will use a strengths-based approach and will be required to have flexibility in your hours of work and a willingness to be creative in motivating and inspiring clients. The social worker will facilitate and participate in team consultation and case conferencing, serve on committees and be involved in program planning and development as required. The Social Worker III will also be required to provide clinical leadership to other social work positions as the program expands and develops.The Social Worker III will be responsible to provide field instruction to social work students and offer other clinical education experience to students within Eastern Health. This position maintains accountability to the manager of the Collaborative Team Clinic and to the Professional Practice Consultant for Social Work for integrity and professional practice issues.Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally, there is lifting or physical strength required to lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
Regularly sits to consult with clients, conduct therapeutic sessions, and to work on the computer.
Occasionally works in awkward or cramped body positions; pushes, pulls, and sets up furniture for group work, and drives to conduct home visits with clients.
Regularly uses fine finger/precision work on a computer.Job Qualifications
Graduation with a Clinical or Integrated Master\'s degree in Social Work from an accredited program with the MSW field placement in a clinical practice is required.
Current and continuing registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers (NLCSW) is required.
Minimum of five years of experience within the last seven working as a Social Worker in a health care setting or mental health and addictions program is required.
Experience with individual, family and group therapy is required.
Experience in brief therapy modalities is an asset.
Knowledge of intensive case management and coordination of services.
ASIST training is an asset.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, including but not limited to, Mental Health Care and Treatment Act, Adult Protection Act, Advanced Health Care Directives Act, Medical Assistance in Dying, and the Children, Youth and Families Act.
Knowledge of the impacts of poverty and homelessness on physical and mental well-being.
Knowledge of the Recovery Model.
Knowledge of mental health, addictions, concurrent disorders, trauma and associated treatment approaches.
Knowledge of community resources in the areas of mental health and addictions.
Knowledge of crisis interventions and supportive counseling.
Demonstrated strong clinical leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to direct, supervise and mentor students.
Strong program development and evaluation skills.
Demonstrated proven analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making and organizational and research skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills as well as the ability to deliver/facilitate effective presentations.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Demonstrated ability to write proposals, develop and evaluate clinical projects.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an inter-professional environment and provide clinical consultation.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, prioritizing caseloads and patient needs.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.
Use of personal vehicle is required to enable multi-site response.Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit.Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.caUpon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediatelyTo become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.NL Health Services is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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