Posted 3 months ago
Social Worker - BSW
@ HealthCareersInSask.ca
Buffalo Narrows, Saskatchewan
Overview
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is hiring a full-time Social Worker (BSW) in Buffalo Narrows for the Children Exposed to Violence Program, funded by the Department of Justice. The role delivers community-based mental health counselling to adults and children, plus public education, consultation and advocacy, with clinical supervision and regular travel to remote communities. The pay band is $35.137 to $42.966 per hour, with 112 hours per three-week rotation.
Responsibilities:
- Provide community-based mental health counselling to adult and child and youth clients
- Deliver public education and mental health promotion
- Provide consultation and advocacy for individuals seeking better health
- Plan and prioritize workload independently
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor of Social Work degree
- Membership in the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers
- Experience providing counselling or treatment services
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
- Ability to travel on remote roads or fly to remote communities
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · oraclecloud
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | Cree |
| Licences & certifications | Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers membership |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Social Work |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
HealthCareersInSask.ca
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2,174 |
Position #: 9011325
Expected Start Date: To be determined; open until filled.
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
Job Description: 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. The Social Worker - BSW reports to the Director for the administrative supervision and to the Clinical Supervisor for Adult and/or Child and Youth Mental Health Program for clinical supervision.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- Experience in providing counselling/treatment services
Education
- Baccalaureate of Social Work degree
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Memberships
- Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
Competencies
- Advanced - Computer skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Sound clinical judgement skills.
- Ability to communicate in a cross-cultural setting
- Knowledge in family violence, trauma, loss and grief, addiction, and poverty
- Knowledge and skill in mental health intervention methodologies.
- 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 human development and family dynamics
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to speak Cree is an asset
- Ability to travel on remote roads or fly in small aircraft to remote communities
Other Information
- 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/
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.
Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
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.Journal
Only you can see this. Kept on this device, and in your account when you sign in.