Social Worker - Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree [Y248]

Close Date May. 12 2024 Location Victoria General Hospital - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 8:00 to 16:00 Days Off Weekend/Stats Vacancy Type Temp FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $42.27 - $52.81 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date May. 29 2024 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Nov. 28 2025 Pending Return of Incumbent Yes CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Required for Professional Registration Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, performs professional social work of advanced complexity. Assists in resolving complex psychosocial problems. Carries out a variety of casework and counselling methods; consults extensively with hospital staff and community agencies regarding the psychosocial aspects of the patient's situation and participates in the training of Social Work students. QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Masters of Social Work degree (M.S.W.) from an accredited school of Social Work required. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers. Related social work experience, preferably in a medical setting, and demonstrated clinical competence. Skills And Abilities - Ability to use initiative and exercise judgment as required. - Knowledge of community resources. - Ability to work independently on complex matters. - Demonstrated effective oral and written skills. - Demonstrated organizational skills. - Ability to establish priorities and organize workload accordingly. - Ability to relate effectively and establish positive interpersonal relationships/skills, with staff and patients. - Commitment to continued professional growth. Link to Full Job Description Additional information for applicants Currently, this full time temporary masters degree of social work position is located on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Victoria General Hospital. Previous clinical experience in this area will be an asset. Social Workers work in team-base care that includes physicians and specialists to support families. Services include brief supportive counselling in all areas and in particular grief, loss of an infant, adjustment to a health diagnosis, providing resource allocation and referrals. Support with financial, resource applications and other needs is an expected role in collaboration with families, government, funding and community partnerships . Social workers work collaboratively with the Ministry of Children and Families in all matters related to child protection. All social workers must be registered with the British Columbia college of social workers to work in hospitals in B.C. Additional Clauses Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded. Requisition CA Health Science Professionals Affiliation/Union HSA