Winnipeg Regional Health Authority·Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Social Worker provides direct psycho-social assessments and interventions to residents and their families within an interdisciplinary team. They act as a liaison between residents, their advocates, the facility, and external community agencies to support placement and care plans.
Social Work - MHC Job Stream: Clinical Union: MAHCP Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 09/28/2026 - 12/31/2027 Reason for Term: Other Leave FTE: 1.00 Anticipated Shift: Days;Weekends Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $44.294, $46.305, $48.407, $50.605, $52.900, $54.487 Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care. Position Overview Working with both residents and prospective residents as well as their families, the Social Worker provides direct social work service. The Social Worker functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team and provides psycho-social assessment and a range of interventions to assist residents and their families in dealing with personal, family or social difficulties related to their illness and placement plans. The incumbent will act as a liaison between the resident, their identified advocate, the facility and external community agencies. The Social Worker acts as a clinical social work resource within the Department of Social Work and the Health Centre with regard to matters of service and administration in line with training, experience and ability.Experience
Minimum of two (2) years within the last five (5) years related clinical social work experience. Previous experience within a Long-Term Care setting is an asset. Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from a recognized and accredited university. Certification/Licensure/Registration
Must be registered with Manitoba College of Social Workers. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy. Qualifications and Skills
Works within the Centre’s core values, philosophy, vision, C.Q.I. goals, policies and procedures.
Ability to work independently and communicate in a sensitive and effective manner with residents, potential residents and other health care providers.
Demonstrates a high level of sensitivity to issues of confidentiality regarding client information.
Demonstrated skills and ability in working with and understanding the needs of the residents, families and other staff members as well as personnel from other community agencies.
Demonstrated ability to present concise, meaningful written reports and articulate the social/psychological needs of the residents.
Demonstrates a high degree of professional judgement, personal initiative, creativity and adaptability to a constantly evolving health care environment.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to the profession of Social Work, operates within the parameters of generally accepted principles and standards of practice as well as adhering to the Canadian Association of Social Workers’ Code of Ethics.
Physical Requirements
This position involves a significant degree of travel within the facility as well as some travel outside the facility. The incumbent must be able to work with fluctuating levels of stress and be able to manage a workload while dealing with multiple interruptions.
This maternity/parental term may expire sooner than the date indicated subject to a minimum of two (2) weeks’ notice.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.
A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT.
The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden Door Geriatric Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.
Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.
Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree and be registered with the Manitoba College of Social Workers. A minimum of two years of clinical social work experience is required, with preference given to those with long-term care experience.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Manitoba often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed professionals who can support adults with complex needs in clinical, community, and outreach settings. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who already hold an active license, ASIST certification, and supervised counselling experience, since those credentials can narrow the applicant pool. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then tailor your application to highlight adult counselling experience and current credentials.
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