Social Worker Degree

Position #: 174334

Expected Start Date: October 05, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Swift Current Community Services

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: Mental Health Community Case Management

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

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

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Under the direction of the manager, and as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker BSW provides a range of screening, triage, treatment, and case coordination services to a primarily adult community mental health and addiction population.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Communication skills


• Basic - Computer skills


• Problem solving skills


• Interpersonal skills


• Conflict resolution skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies


• Ability to formulate evidence-based intervention based on clinical presentation 


• Knowledge of assessment, triage, treatment and case management.


• Knowledge of community resources including treatment programs & support agencies


• Cultural awareness in required


• Able to work independently in a self motivated manner & respond under pressure


• Understanding social determinants of health for program development & delivery


• Knowledge and skill in community outreach and crisis interventions


• Knowledge of Recovery Philosophy


• Ability to provide public/educational presentations


• Ability to enter and retrieve data in computer database systems


• Ability to establish workload priorities.


• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Standards and application of such


• Public relation skills with the ability to maintain effective work relationships


• Ability to prepare reports in a clear, concise and timely manner.


• Knowledge of intervention programs and strategies for individuals and groups


• Knowledge in Mental Health and Addictions


• Demonstrate knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act/related legislation


• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting.

Other Information

• Must have current practicing registration with SASW.


• Some assignments may require access to a vehicle for work.