Social Worker Job at Shannex Incorporated in Bedford

Overview

Permanent, full-time Social Worker to join the West Bedford Transitional Health team based in Bedford, Nova Scotia. The Social Worker supports the goal of returning to home/community through interprofessional collaboration, providing evidence-based clinical expertise to inform care plans aligned with patient and family goals, effective communication, shared decision-making, and mutual support.

The Social Worker focuses on relationships between people and their environments, supporting psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Build on patients’ and families’ existing coping strategies and problem-solving skills, past successes, and personal resources. Contributes to ongoing quality improvement, learning, mentoring, and the exploration of new approaches.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial and ongoing bio-psychosocial assessments to identify strengths, challenges, and psychosocial risks influencing health outcomes.
• Develop restorative action plans with individualized interventions addressing funding needs, housing, resources, trauma, crisis, psycho-educational needs, addictions, grief and loss, stress management, life transitions, and mental health issues.
• Facilitate psycho-educational activities/groups for patients and families to increase self-care and self-management.
• Provide orientation to students, develop and deliver presentations on pertinent topics, and offer formal and informal peer mentorship.
• Develop collaborative partnerships with community and government partners to address systemic barriers and enhance health and wellness for patients, families, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work
• Current registration with the Provincial Association of Social Workers
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience
• Strong communication to motivate, persuade, and negotiate, including handling sensitive or controversial issues with probing, investigation, and explanation
• Asset: Previous experience supporting admission and discharge of vulnerable populations and advising on care plans; Masters in Social Work

About You

• As the successful candidate, you have the above qualifications and a commitment to compassionate, professional, and safe care.

Benefits

• Salary Band: $70,641.27 - $91,433.27
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits, plus Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 through Consult Plus
• Vacation accrual from start date and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Perks program with discounts on apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and events
• Continuing education and training via Shannex Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities for sector innovation and continuous improvement
• Recognition and rewards for service excellence and safety

About Us

Shannex provides senior accommodations, services, and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. We foster a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging where every voice matters. All applications are kept confidential; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.