Social Worker Degree

Position #: 9010734

Expected Start Date: July 27, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Buffalo Narrows Corporate Office

City/Town: Buffalo Narrows

Department: HIV Strategy

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: May 15, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 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: Yes

Job Description: The Social Worker - BSW practices in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to support clients of the target group(s), significant others and those at risk. The Social Worker - BSW will have a thorough working knowledge of the Saskatchewan HIV Strategy and the Provincial Leadership Case Management Standards. The Social Worker - BSW will incorporate the Four Strategic Pillars of the Saskatchewan HIV Strategy into daily practice.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work

Licenses:

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Membership:

• Registered or eligible for registration with Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)

 Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Sask Public Health Act & Communicable Disease Control Regs


• Knowledge of social determinants of health affecting vulnerable populations


• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team


• Demonstrates leadership and organizational skills


• "Ability to work independently to plan and prioritize workload demands. "


• Knowledge in the harm reduction model


• Knowledge of client exp. & client support required along the continuum of care


• Competencies: Leadership Skills


• Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving abilities


• Knowledge of population health approach to health promotion/prevention


• Knowledge in principles/practices/concepts of community health/development


• Has demonstrated strong critical thinking and analytical skills


• Ability to initiate and exercise critical thinking and decision-making


• Commitment to continued learning and professional development.  


• Knowledge & skill in assessment, treatment & education related to sexual health


• Knowledge of HIPA

Other information: 

• For more information on the village of Buffalo Narrows please visit http://buffalonarrows.com/


• Travel required