Job Description
Reference ID: RSW20230213
The Registered Social Worker’s primary function is to work with patients to determine, advocate for, and attain appropriate community resources and programs. The Registered Social Worker will collaborate with referring physicians, their clinical staff and other members of the PCN Team to deliver support through a patient-centred approach. This is a 0.80 FTE permanent position with flexibility to be a 1.0 FTE.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan, and evaluate a care plan for patient’s social needs
- Provide solution-focused interventions and assist with practical matters, such as: Financial services (income options, form completions, budgeting, debt management); Medication coverage; Community Resources (career and employment counseling, caregiver support, disability supports); Guidance for available housing options
- Advocate for patients in a health care setting
- Utilize problem solving techniques in relation to patient care
- Work with patients to build capacity to self-manage their conditions and circumstances
- Ensure that all relevant data and history is available and entered into the EMR
- Make appropriate referrals to other services and resources
- Participates in case consultation
- Collaborate with community agencies as required
- Undertake community visits related to patient needs
- Maintain current knowledge and skills in social work practice
- Ensure that PCN policies and procedures align with social work practice standards
- Maintain professional requirements and actively participate in ongoing professional development
- Adhere to Canadian Association of Social Workers’ code of ethics and guidelines for ethical practice
- Offer training support for other team members and assist in their professional development
Qualifications:
- Registration with Alberta College of Social Workers
- BSW
- Minimum 2 years of community based front line experience
- Experience in a health care setting considered an asset
- Previous use of an electronic medical record system considered an asset
To apply for the position, please submit a cover letter, resume and references. The Grande Prairie PCN thanks you for your interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- community based frontline: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person