Outreach Social Worker

Squamish-Nation; Squamish; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Growth

Career development

Job summary

Squamish-Nation's Háhalhi7iwan Wellness Department seeks an Outreach Social Worker to support individuals and families through culturally grounded, trauma-informed services in North Vancouver and Squamish Valley.

You will conduct holistic assessments, provide case management, crisis intervention, and coordinate referrals, while integrating Indigenous values and healing practices. A valid BC driver’s licence and ability to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related discipline.
• Active registration with a professional regulatory body (e.g., BCCSW, BCACC, ACCT).
• 2–3 years in outreach, social work, or related community services.
• Experience with Indigenous communities is an asset.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, harm reduction, and culturally safe practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed social work to community members and families.
• Deliver front-line outreach via the Mobile Outreach Van with low-barrier approaches.
• Conduct holistic assessments of health, housing, mental health, and social supports.
• Offer case management, advocacy, counselling, crisis intervention, and practical assistance.
• Develop service and safety plans for crisis and risk situations.
• Support harm reduction education and overdose prevention activities.
• Integrate Skwxwú7mesh values and traditional healing into service delivery.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up with internal and external providers.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports per professional standards.

Skills

Social Work

Trauma-informed

Culturally safe

Case Management

Advocacy

Crisis Intervention

Harm Reduction

Cultural Teachings

Interdisciplinary Team

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Tools

Database systems

Job description

CASUAL POSITIONS ON THE NORTH SHORE - NORTH/WEST VANCOUVER, BC & IN SQUAMISH VALLEY, BC

Be Part of Something Meaningful

Are you passionate about supporting individuals and families through compassionate, culturally grounded, and community-based social work services? Háhalhi7iwan Wellness Department is seeking an Outreach Social Worker to join the Háhalhi7iwan Wellness Department within Nexwnínlhewá7nem Ch'áwch’aw People Services.

In this meaningful role, you will provide culturally safe, trauma-informed, and strengths-based social work services to community members experiencing complex wellness needs and barriers to accessing support. Through relationship-based outreach, case management, advocacy, crisis intervention, and care coordination, you will walk alongside individuals on their wellness journeys while helping them connect to health, housing, social, cultural, and community resources. Working collaboratively with outreach staff, peer workers, health professionals, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community partners, you will contribute to a continuum of care grounded in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh values, healing, and community connection.

What You’ll Do

Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed, strengths-based social work services to community members and families.

Deliver front-line outreach services through the People Services Mobile Outreach Van using respectful, low-barrier, and relationship-based approaches.

Conduct holistic assessments to identify needs related to health, mental health, housing, substance use, and social supports.

Provide case management, advocacy, counselling, crisis intervention, and practical assistance to support individual wellness goals.

Develop collaborative service plans and safety plans while responding to crisis and risk situations.

Support harm reduction initiatives through education, overdose prevention, safer use information, and participation in overdose response activities.

Integrate Sḵwx̱wú7mesh values, cultural teachings, land-based approaches, and traditional healing practices into service delivery.

Assist individuals in navigating health, housing, income assistance, social service, and community support systems

Coordinate referrals, warm handoffs, and ongoing follow-up with internal and external service providers.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including peer workers, nurses, housing staff, social workers, community partners, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers.

Participate in Family Circles, care planning meetings, outreach initiatives, wellness events, and community education activities.

Maintain accurate documentation, assessments, case records, statistics, and reports in accordance with professional standards.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Active registration and good standing with a relevant professional regulatory body, such as BCCSW, BCACC, ACCT, or equivalent.

2-3 years of directly related experience in outreach, social work, case management, counselling, crisis intervention, or community-based services.

Experience working with computerized database systems and maintaining detailed documentation.

Experience working with Indigenous communities and an understanding of cultural, historical, and socio-economic factors affecting Indigenous wellness is considered an asset.

Strong understanding of trauma-informed, strengths-based, harm reduction, and culturally safe practices.

Demonstrated ability to build trust, foster meaningful relationships, and engage individuals experiencing complex challenges.

Excellent communication, advocacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to balance outreach activities, follow-up, documentation, and care coordination.

High emotional intelligence, professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment in dynamic and crisis-oriented environments.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.

Valid BC Class 4 or Class 5 Driver's Licence (Class 7N may be considered).

Access to a reliable vehicle and the ability to travel throughout Squamish Nation territory and the Lower Mainland.

Knowledge and understanding of Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw history, culture, customs, land, and People is preferred.

Why Work With Us

• Professional Growth – We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development
• Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values – Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh(guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity.

As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.

Wage Rate: $32.06 - $44.89

Join us in building a future rooted in culture, values, and community strength. Your work matters here. #Workwithpurpose