Job Description

Location: Dr. Leonard. A. Miller Center

Social Worker II
Long Term Care - VP2, VP2S, VP3
Temporary, 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 interventions and supportive counseling.
Knowledge of case management.
Demonstrated clinical skills in assessment and interventions with individuals, families and groups.
Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of independence and initiative.
Demonstrated strong program development and evaluation skills.
Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making and organizational skills.
Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills as well as the ability to deliver/facilitate effective presentations.
Demonstrated ability to direct, supervise and mentor students.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional environment, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Demonstrated strong awareness of ethical principles and standards of professional conduct and practice.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.
Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: [email protected]. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing [email protected] as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.