New Job Social Worker In Yukon
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Social Worker
Company : Yukon Government
Salary : $80,913–$93,848 a year
Location : Yukon
Full Description
This competition will be used to fill one (1) permanent full time position working 75 hours bi-weekly (and one 1-year term full time position working 75 hours bi-weekly). Temporary assignments may also be considered for current Yukon Government employees who have permission from their supervisor to apply. This competition may also be used to fill permanent, auxiliary on-call or positions of a similar nature.
Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services provides a range of mental wellness services to Yukoners.
The Referred Care Clinic Harm Reduction Social Worker provides psychosocial support to vulnerable individuals with unique health care needs. Applying harm reduction principles, this position is responsible for delivering psychosocial support to individuals with complex care needs, including physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities, mental health and substance use challenges, and social isolation. This position provides a strong focus on prevention, education and health promotion as well as case management, coordination and support within the services and activities of Mental Wellness and Substance Use services. The incumbent will frequently provide psychosocial support in an outreach context, this may involve connecting with clients in various settings in the community.
The Harm Reduction Social Worker is an important a a member of the interdisciplinary Referred Care Clinic team who provides ongoing health and social services to vulnerable and marginalized individuals.
We are looking for individuals who can work autonomously, as well as within a multi-disciplinary team environment, and can demonstrate the ability to balance competing demands. To be successful in this role you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ideal applicant will have strong critical thinking, relationship building and conflict management skills along with the knowledge and understanding of the complexities of mental health and substances use. We are looking for an applicant that is open to diverse perspectives and cultures. The ideal applicant will practice cultural humility and will strive to provide culturally client care.
We are interested in individuals who are passionate and enthusiastic about working with clients with substance use and mental health challenges.
For more information about this position, please contact: Charmaine Grandy at [email protected] or 867-332-7697
For any Human Resources inquiries you may contact Susan Bryant at: [email protected] or a (867) 456-6087.
Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Be specific with how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential qualifications listed below and ensure a month/year format is used throughout your resume. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
- Bachelor of Social Work or recognized equivalent degree in health sciences or social sciences;
- Considerable experience providing assessment, treatment planning, and case management with individuals with substance use and/or mental health challenges.
- Experience providing harm reduction education and/or counselling to individuals that use substances.
- Experience working in a healthcare setting with medical professionals. Either in an inpatient or outpatient setting (examples include – hospitals, tertiary care mental health facilities, community mental health treatment teams, community health centres). is an asset
- Experience working in an environment informed by harm reduction principles is an asset
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability
Candidates should have and may be assessed on:
- Ability to provide psycho-social interventions including assessment, treatment planning and delivery, case management pertaining to concurrent disorders (mental health conditions and problematic substance use)
- Ability to plan, organize and manage a diverse case load;
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
- Able to show that your practice is informed by harm reduction and trauma-informed principles
- Sound ethical decision making, excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent oral and written clinical communication;
- Excellent ability to initiate relationships with clients, their families and other health professionals;
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills;
- Commitment to a client-centred, recovery-oriented approach.
Additional Information:
Conditions of Employment: Security Clearance Criminal Record Clearance for Vulnerable Sector, Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence, TB screening, Verification of Education.
Job Requirements: Occasional evening hours.