Clinical Coordinator, Social Work

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager, the Clinical Coordinator, Social Work (CCSW), supervises, directs, schedules, and evaluates up to 16 staff. In collaboration with multidisciplinary personnel, develops, organizes, assesses, plans, and identifies patients requiring assistance for efficient and appropriate discharge; provides services to patients in areas such as Acute Care patients, Discharge Planning Unit patients, residents; and may direct outpatient services. Liaises with community agencies to promote patient access to community services and to address deficiencies between patients' requirements and available services. Participates in committees, task forces, and associated interagency programs as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Masters Degree in Social Work from a recognized university. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers. Five (5) years' recent related experience as a professional practice leader/Social Worker that includes two (2) years' experience in a health care center.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of current Social Work standards, modalities and scope of practice, ability to render advice and guidance in a professional manner consistent with standards.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, medical staff, colleagues, patients, and the public.
• Knowledge and application of statistics related to Social Work and ability to present relevant data.
• Knowledge of operations research, personnel administration, and program planning.
• Working knowledge of computerization and records maintenance systems related to Professional Practice Role.
• Ability to organize work.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and lead, and to plan, co-ordinate, implement and evaluate programs.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to offer guidance and advice, to interview and use conflict resolution techniques in a professional manner.
• Ability to deal with emergent situations under pressures of time and space.
• Ability to budget for professional development and manage within approved expenditure limits.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Ability to operate related equipment such as personal computer with an office suite of application software.