Island Health
Job title:
Social Worker I – CYF Mental Health In-Patient
Company
Island Health
Job description
Close DateJun. 28 2024LocationQueen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health – Victoria, BC V8N 1V7 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementNo travel requiredShift Start Time/End Time0830-1630Days OffWeekend/StatsVacancy TypeTemp FTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$42.27 – $52.81Paid FTE1.0Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS75.0Planned Start DateAug. 12 2024Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Sep. 1 2025Pending Return of IncumbentYesCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)Required for Professional RegistrationJob DescriptionIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Reporting to the Manager or designate, performs professional social work of advanced complexity. Assists clients and their families with complex psychiatric and psychosocial problems. Carries out a variety of case management and treatment functions. This work will emphasize extensive consultation with staff, the Ministry for Children and Families, and community agencies regarding the severe and significant level of client’s functional impairment.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceMasters of Social Work degree (MSW) from an accredited school of Social Work. Registered with the BC College of Social Workers (BCCSW). A minimum of two years of experience working in a paediatric/psychiatric setting or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Skills And Abilities
- Ability to use initiative and exercise judgement.
- Ability to work independently on complex matters.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish priorities and organize workload.
- Ability to deal effectively with others in a complex, multi-agency environment.
- Ability to engage children and adolescents.
- Ability to manage crisis family situations
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the acute care health environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of community agencies and resources
- Demonstrated group leadership and public speaking skills
Link to Full Job DescriptionAdditional information for applicantsAdditional ClausesVaccination 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 CAHealth Science ProfessionalsAffiliation/UnionHSA
Expected salary
Location
Victoria, BC
Job date
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 07:37:33 GMT
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