social worker
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Social Worker II
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September 13, 2024
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Employer details
NL Health Services
Job details
Job Description Location: Marystown Health and Community Service Building Social Worker II (Social Navigator)Primary Health RuralPermanent, Full Time28207POS Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 Hour shifts; days, evenings, weekends) Salary CG-42, ($43.77 - $54.16 per hour,which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable) Competition Number 2024005809 Posted Date 12 September 2024 Closing Date 19 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 Primary Health Care program is currently looking for a Social Navigator to work as a member within a community-based, primary health care interdisciplinary team. The mission of the project is to provide patient-centered, evidence-based, comprehensive, sustainable healthcare with excellence in quality, inclusion, service, and access. The principles of this project align with the patient health home model of care, using a collaborative health care team approach, from various health disciplines in the provision of primary health care services to patients at multiple sites across the metro region.As part of an interdisciplinary team, the Social Navigator will complete assessments and interventions, while supporting and advocating for patients within their care. The Social Navigator will assist patients to navigate through the health care system and ensure they receive appropriate and timely access to services across the continuum of care. The Social Navigator will also provide patient and family education; conduct risk assessments; assist clients in accessing required community services; help clients recognize, develop and utilize support networks; and initiate appropriate community referrals. The Social Navigator must possess a strong knowledge of the social determinants of health, health promotion, and chronic disease management. The Social Navigator will also be responsible for developing, implementing, evaluating and continuously improving the role in this setting.The Social Navigator will facilitate and participate in team consultation, huddles and case conferencing. They will also serve on committees and be involved in program planning and development, as required.The Social Navigator will be responsible for providing field instruction to social work students and offer other clinical education experience to students within Eastern Health. The Social Navigator reports to the Regional Primary Health Care Program Manager responsible for the service and to the Professional Practice Consultant for Social Work for integrity and professional practice issues. They will also be accountable to the external partners that they are working with (e.g., fee-for-service clinics). 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):May require constant sitting to counsel patients and family members, demonstrate equipment handling, and document information on the computer.Occasional walking or standing to deliver presentations, conduct clinics and consult patientsRegularly performs fine finger/precision work for computer documentationVisual concentration is required to review patient charts and observe patient's conditionAuditory concentration is required to listen to patients and family members during assessment.Occasionally, there is lifting, or physical strength required to lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.Regularly sits to consult with cli
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LocationSt. John's, NL
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$43.77HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Full time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CareerBeacon
#2111875
Advertised until
2024-10-13
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