Social Work Assistant

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Mandatory Vaccination Please Note**:
As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Providence Health Care must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.
**Qualifications / Skills and Education**:
Education
Completion of a recognized Social Service Worker or Social Service Diploma Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to prioritize and organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.
**Duties and Responsibilities**:
Collaborates with Social Work to follow
Assists in the development of resource materials for patients/clients/families such as Home Health Services, Community Services, Financial Resources and Mental Health and Substance Abuse resources.
Participates in activities that facilitate patients/clients goal setting in an inter-professional and collaborative manner, and is able to effectively problem solve, and resolve conflict.
Completes required reports and maintains update patients/clients records on assistance provided and resources applied in accordance with established procedures for documentation and other organizational reporting purposes.
Provides work direction to college practicum students from Social Service Worker diploma programs.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements.
Performs other related duties as assigned.