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Assessor/Coordinator Degree

Location: Saskatoon
Company: Health Careers in Sask

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Job Description Under the direction of the Manager, the Assessor Coordinator - Degree with Early Childhood Speech Therapy Team. As a member of the Early Childhood SLP Team, the Assessor Coordinator - Degree provides intake and system navigation to clients and to agencies, by providing screening, assessment, consultation, data collection, organizing and communicating referrals, as well as family and community education. The Assessor Coordinator - Degree acts as a liaison and advocate for clients/patients, ensuring that clients with the greatest need have access to service in a timely manner. The incumbent will have a strong demonstrated knowledge of the social determinants of health, and their impact on health outcomes. The incumbent will work with Primary Health care providers including, but not limited to, speech language pathologists, nursing, psychology, social work, community program builders, Nurse Practitioners, and senior staff to triage referrals. Job Qualifications Required Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Social Work, or related discipline
Registered or eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of professionals, public agencies and families
Ability to exercise good judgement, critical thinking and problem solving in decision making
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate efforts with other multidisciplinary team members as well as communicate effectively and adapt to changing conditions
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage time and stress; requires strong coping skills
Demonstrate resourcefulness, ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as required
Demonstrated skill in advocacy, negotiation and conflict resolution
Demonstrated skills with client interviewing, assessment, triage, facilitation and counselling
Demonstrates cultural competency and the ability to work with diverse groups
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of local human service organizations, community resources, referral procedures and the ability to research alternative care options
Previous experience in case management in a health care setting with vulnerable children and families is an asset
Sound working knowledge of Health Information Protection Act (HIPA), Child & Family Services Act, and related legislation
Understanding of health promotion and health prevention trauma informed care and health equity approaches

Other Information
Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.
Standard Hours
Additional Information The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process. We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.Expected Start Date: April 28, 2024Expected Up To Date: April 28, 2025FTE: 0.64

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