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Social Worker II
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September 18, 2024
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NL Health Services
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Job Description Location: Dr. Leonard. A. Miller Center Social Worker IILong Term Care - VP2, VP2S, VP3Temporary, Full Time (Until March 31, 2025 with possibility of extension)01131RP1 Hours 75 bi-weekly (8-hour shifts; days; non-rotating) Salary CG-42, ($43.77 - $54.16 which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable) Competition Number 2024006190 Posted Date 17 September 2024 Closing Date 24 September 2024 About 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 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 22,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca Job Summary The Social Worker II provides professional, comprehensive and clinical leadership (sole charge) social work duties within the Caribou Memorial Veterans Pavilion. The focus of the Social Worker II position includes intake/assessment and placement, case management, case planning, individual and group counselling, discharge planning, coordination with other service providers and the provision of education, consultation, guidance and counselling to clients, the general public and external agencies. This is a highly responsible social work position with a long term care facility providing services to a unique population. This position involved consulting and advising other team members in areas of clinical expertise, participating in the orientation of new hires, program evaluation, quality initiatives and strategic planning activities, ensuring compliance with professional standards and professional development. Work is performed with considerable independent judgement, and initiative within the scope of policies, regulations and legislated authority. Accountability is established through clinical documentation, documentation review processes, self/peer review and performance appraisal. The Social Worker II will be required to provide field supervision to Social Work students. This position will work in collaboration with all members of the Interdisciplinary Care Team to achieve operational and resident-centered care objectives.This position reports to the Administrator, Resident Care and Site Manager of the Caribou Memorial Veterans Pavilion and maintains accountability to the Social Work Professional Practice Consultant for professional 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 an accredited Bachelor of Social Work Degree is required.Current and continuing registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers (NLCSW) is required.Minimum of three years of experience within the last five working as a Social Worker in an acute care, long term care or community health care setting is required.Knowledge of relevant legislation, including but not limited to, Mental Health Care and Treatment Act, Adult Protection Act, Advanced Health Care Directives Act, and Medical Assistance in Dying.Knowledge of community-based resources, systems and programs.Knowledge of palliative and end of life issues.Knowledge of crisis intervent
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LocationSt. John's, NL
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$43.77HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Term or contractFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CareerBeacon
#2112644
Advertised until
2024-10-18
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