COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICE ASSISTANT

Northern Health; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking an experienced Community Social Service Assistant to provide admission and discharge support for patients and residents, under supervision of the Manager or designate and a Registered Nurse or designate. The role requires Grade 12, a Community Social Service certificate, one year of related experience, a valid BC driver's license, and strong communication, independence, and crisis intervention skills.

Workweek is Monday to Friday, days, 08:30 to 16:30, in Fort St.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and completion of a recognized Community Social Service certificate program.
• One year of recent related experience.
• Valid B.C. driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide support during admission and discharge of patients/residents/clients.
• Deliver ongoing social services support to patients and residents.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Grade 12

Community Social Service certificate

Job description

Position Summary

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Community Social Service Assistant. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, Registered Nurse or designate, the Community Social Service Assistant provides support services in the admission and discharge of patients/residents/clients and provides on-going social services support.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work

Monday to Friday, Days - 08:30 to 16:30

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus graduation from a recognized Community Social Service certificate program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• One (1) year recent related experience.
• Valid B.C. Drivers’ License and access to vehicle for business related purposes.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Crisis resolution and crisis intervention skills.

Where you will be working

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Fort St. John.

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Three weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.