Assessor Coordinator Degree Senior

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Three years recognized clinical experience with demonstrated leadership ability.

Education

• Recognized degree in nursing , or a social work degree.

Memberships

• College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)

Competencies

• Decision making skills
• Time management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Determinants of health; Cultural issues & diversity in providing care
• Abuse and neglect, alcohol and drugs, mental health
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• strong commitment to professional dev. & ongoing learning for self and others.
• Advocacy, negotiation, crisis management and conflict resolution
• Empathy and respect necessary to engage and develop rapport
• Impact of disease and illness on quality of life
• Ability to be self directed and work relatively independently
• Knowledge of how to coach for performance
• Team player with ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Policies, Procedures, Regulations and Legislation pertaining to area of practice
• Substitute Decision Maker Act, Community Care Branch Ministry of Health
• Crisis intervention
• Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical judgement
• Proven conflict resolution skills
• Community resources internal and external to the Regina area
• Technical skills necessary to perform functions of position
• Mental Health Act, Child and Family Services Act, Health Care Directive
• Core components of case management.
• Ethical principles, example: informed/shared decision making, living at risk
• Ability to facilitate case/family conferences.
• Advanced clinical skills/knowledge/abilities for competent social work practice
• Professional maturity and leadership in clinical area.
• Ability to manage a high demand caseload and other work assignments.
• Adhering to professional code of ethics, practice standards.
• Openness to teaching and providing educational opportunities.
• Client confidentiality and the Health Information Protection Act
• Systems Theory/Family Systems Theory
• Strength-based model
• Decision making through the application of clinical, legal & ethical practice
• Relevant computer systems

Other Information

• Assign duties to frontline staff as required
• Valid Class 5 driver's license