Social Worker, Community Health

Bayshore Therapy & Rehab is seeking passionate and caring Social Workers to support an innovative community crisis management program in Nova Scotia.
Duties and Responsibilities   Communicate with clients, service providers and other professionals to collaborate and coordinate services.
Assess the client’s adjustments to medical, emotional, psychological or social problems and the factors that affect them.
Utilize a client-centered approach to identify, prioritize and monitor potential psychosocial problems and goals, and to de-escalate situations that could become a crisis.
Deliver trauma-informed, client-centered crisis intervention.
Advise clients/caregivers on the availability of community resources and contact agencies on their behalf when appropriate.
Recommend and facilitate referrals to support services within the community.
Develop a flexible, responsive system to meet changing and competing demands.
Demonstrate knowledge of Standards of Practice guidelines of the provincial regulating body.
Liaise with other case managers, funders or government and hospital programs as required.
Liaise with the provincial regulating body as required.
Complete other tasks as requested.
Requirements   Be an active member in good standing of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
Possess general computer skills and have access to a computer with appropriate password protection and internet capabilities.
Minimum of two (2) years of community-based therapy experience ( preferred ).
Excellent command of the English language, both written and oral ( French considered an asset ).
Be able to drive and hold a current valid driver’s license.
Provide a police clearance (Vulnerable Sector Check) that meets Bayshore Health Care policy.
Hold a current CPR certificate (CPR-C or BLS; acceptable only if issued within the past year).
Possess a strong work ethic with commitment to regular attendance.
All offers are thoughtfully aligned with internal equity and external market competitiveness. Depending on provincial regulations and the nature of the role, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against certain illnesses, such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, or seasonal influenza.
Bayshore Health Care is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices. Our equity, diversity, and inclusion standards shape our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, collaborate with, and support within our communities.

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