Social Worker

CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

Competition # 100-25

Posting End Date: April 16, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: MacCharles

Department: Psychosocial Oncology

Union: MAHCP

Hiring Status: Permanent

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 0.5

Anticipated Shift: days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Hourly Salary: $35.881, $36.958, $38.066, $39.210, $40.387, $41.600, $42.850, $44.139, $45.462, $46.826

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Program Manager – Patient and Family Support Services, and with guidance from the Clinical Lead, Psychosocial Oncology Program; the Social Worker will primarily support pediatric patients living with hemoglobinopathies (e.g. Sickle cell anemia) by providing assessment, navigation, and case management services to patients and individuals who are eligible.

This role will provide a variety or resources and support to patients and families which involves discussing challenges that may impact access to care and treatments. This position will plan, seek, advocate and monitor requests by liaising and collaborating with internal and external departments, social services, health organizations and community resources, on behalf of the patient.  The Social Worker will develop relationships and work in collaboration with patients, families, the Hematology and Pediatric Oncology programs, nurses, physicians, pharmacy and other internal programs and external organizations to provide support for patients

Qualifications:

Required:

Education

• Post secondary degree in Social Work from an accredited educational institution

Experience

• 2 years of related social work experience working with children and families in the last 5 years

An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills and Abilities

• Expertise and experience with interprofessional collaboration, psychosocial assessment, consultation, and team building
• Ability to provide standard Social Work services including assessments and consultation, case management, counseling, crisis intervention and referral to appropriate resources
• Extensive knowledge of existing community resources and agencies providing relevant services to children and families in both rural and urban communities
• Knowledge of Child and Family Services
• Demonstrated ability to promote participation, collaboration and partnerships
• Demonstrated professional, community and public education skills
• Demonstrated skills in areas of crisis intervention, abuse investigation and assessing high risk situations. Understanding of child welfare act, standards and regulations
• Ability to adapt readily to changing demands and situations
• Demonstrated understanding of health equity, equity-denied populations and social determinants of health
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs as well as other software (E.g. ARIA, EPR, RL6, etc.)
• Excellent assessment, interviewing and counseling skills
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
• Advanced communication skills, both written and oral
• Demonstrated ability to interact with people in a sensitive, tactful, diplomatic and professional manner
• Ability to work in an ethical manner and ensure integrity and a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to conduct practice in accordance with related policies, and legislation, including legislated confidentiality requirements of a health care setting

Asset:

• Experience working with immigrant populations
• Ability to speak French is considered an asset

Required Licenses, Registrations, Designations

• Must be registered or eligible for and maintains licensure to practice as a Social Worker in the province of Manitoba.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• May be required to hold a valid Manitoba driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated client/visitors/staff
• May be occasionally required to work extended hours

Other

• Must have satisfactory employment record
• Must be legally able to work in Canada

Preferred:

Ability to speak French 

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment.  If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.