Social Worker Degree

Position #: 9007401

Expected Start Date:

Union: HSAS

Facility: Alvin Buckwold Child Development Program

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Growth and Development Specialty Clinic

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: November 23, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - BSW $35.137 to $42.966

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Reporting to the Manager and within a multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker-BSW has responsibility for professional psychosocial assessment and counseling with clients who fall within the mandate of the ABCDP (Alvin Buckwold Child Development Program) Children’s Program as well as their families. The incumbent provides assessment, support, individual and group counseling, co-ordination of group programs and services- incorporating best practice and evidence-based research. The Social Worker-BSW receives clinical supervision and administrative direction from the Manager, Social Worker- MSW-Senior and/or delegate.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Multi-Site:

• Yes

Education

• Baccalaureate of Social Work degree

Other Education and Training

• Current CPR certification

Competencies

• Time management skills
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of aboriginal health issues, culture and traditions
• Improved quality of life
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of Indigenous/multicultural populations
• Ability to maintain composure during periods of high stress
• Ability to treat children with chronic physical and intellectual disabilities
• Knowledge of best practice or empirically based models of assessment.
• ability and willingness to travel within service delivery area
• Knowledge of community resources
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Ability to be innovative and creative
• Knowledge of HIPA
• Knowledge of the Saskatchewan Mental Health Act
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.