Social Worker Degree

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Competencies

• Organizational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Presentation skills
• Facilitation skills
• Leadership skills such as engagement, communication, and team building
• Public relations skills
• Consultation skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Counseling skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Written Communication Skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with other care providers
• Shown skills in program development, training and education and facilitation
• Has demonstrated strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to facilitate individual and group counselling with youth and parents
• Ability to work effectively with community-based organizations
• Ability to manage a complex caseload with multiple demands
• A team leader with outstanding interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of community outpatient and inpatient service delivery systems
• Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution skills
• Knowledge of social determinants of health affecting vulnerable populations
• Comprehensive knowledge of psychotherapeutic and counseling skills.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize urgent client needs
• Clinical knowledge in mental illness, addictions, interventions and treatments.
• Ability to establish/maintain satisfactory working relationships
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients & Stakeholders
• knowledge of case management principles
• Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
• Knowledge of mental health issues
• Knowledge of MHAS and SHA philopsohy and objectives
• Clinical diagnostic/pharmacotherapeutic/therapeutic intervention skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized