Social Worker Degree

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience working with mental health and addiction community outreach

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Basic - Problem solving skills
• Basic - Presentation skills
• Basic - Verbal communication skills
• Basic - Writing skills
• Basic - Computer skills
• Basic - Interpersonal skills
• Basic - Conflict resolution skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in harm reduction in Addictions Medicine
• Knowledge in various mental health and addiction and harm reduction strategies
• Knowledge in recovery philosophy
• Knowledge in applicable Acts
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge in various intervention strategies for individuals and groups
• Knowledge in community resources and services in the clinical area
• Ability to enter and retrieve data in computer database systems
• Knowledge in various mental health disorders and stability interventions
• Ability to work independently

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/