Job Description

Position # 9011325

Expected Start Date: July 13, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Buffalo Narrows Corporate Office

City/Town: Buffalo Narrows

Department: Children Exposed to Violence Program DOJ Funded

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Social Worker - BSW $35.137 to $42.966

Travel Required: Yes

In accordance with the vision, mission and values of the Saskatchewan Health Authority, the policies and procedure relating to Mental health and Addictions Services, the Social Worker - BSW is responsible for the provision of community based mental health counselling services to the clients within the Mental Health Adult and/or Child and the Youth Mental Health Programs.

This position is also accountable to the provision of public education, mental health promotion, consultation and advocacy aimed at supporting individuals wishing to improve their quality of health.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Licenses:

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Education

• Bachelor Degree of Social Work.

Competencies

• Computer skills

Memberships

• Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)

Experience

• Experience in providing counselling/treatment services

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge in human development and family dynamics
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to travel on remote roads or fly in small aircraft to remote communities
• Ability to communicate in a cross-cultural setting
• Knowledge and skill in mental health intervention methodologies.
• Ability to speak Cree is an asset
• Sound clinical judgement skills.
• Knowledge in child and youth treatment programming
• Ability to work independently to plan and prioritize workload demands.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health affecting vulnerable populations
• Knowledge in family violence, trauma, loss and grief, addiction, and poverty

Other Information

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Buffalo Narrows is located approximately 246 km north of Meadow Lake
• For more information on the village of Buffalo Narrows please visit http://buffalonarrows.com/

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.