Senior Outreach Social Worker: Community Care & Impact

Fraser Health; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Temporary Full Time Social Worker for their Seniors Outreach team. You will provide comprehensive support to frail and isolated seniors, conduct psychosocial assessments, and collaborate with the interprofessional team. The ideal candidate will have a valid BC Social Work registration, experience in a complex health care setting, and effective communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including employer-paid health coverage and vacation time.

Benefits

Four weeks of vacation to start

Comprehensive employer-paid benefits

Immediate enrollment in a pension plan

87% maternity top-up

50% subsidy on Translink passes

Qualifications

• Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers is required.
• Two years of recent experience in a complex health care environment working with seniors.
• Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive therapeutic services to vulnerable adults.
• Conducts thorough social work assessments and interprets data.
• Collaborates with various community agencies in client care.

Skills

Crisis counseling

Comprehensive knowledge of health care legislation

Social work assessments

Communication skills

Teamwork in multicultural environments

Education

Full registration with the BC College of Social Workers

Two years of experience in health care

Tools

Social work software

Data analysis tools

Job description

A healthcare organization in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Temporary Full Time Social Worker for their Seniors Outreach team. You will provide comprehensive support to frail and isolated seniors, conduct psychosocial assessments, and collaborate with the interprofessional team. The ideal candidate will have a valid BC Social Work registration, experience in a complex health care setting, and effective communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including employer-paid health coverage and vacation time.