Social Work Site/Unit Educator

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $47.31/Hr. - CAD $59.10/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Social Work Site/Unit Educator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Social Worker to join the team as a Unit Educator in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Social Work Unit Educator with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Work in a team-based environment and provide discipline specific clinical support, training, and education to designated staff for the designated program area.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate site educational programs to support access and flow and meet the needs of the clinicians and site.
• Provide training and at-the-elbow support; educate on applicable legislation and its application, therapeutic approaches, and discharge planning processes.
• As a Designated Responder Coordinator, provide clinical support, guidance, direction, and education, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations per the Adult Guardianship Act.
• Work under the direction of the Manager and/or Clinical Operations Supervisor to set the priorities of the designated program.
• Collaborate with the Regional Clinical Education team, Regional Educator for Social Work, and other educators across VCH to ensure alignment of best practices for educational theory.
• Maintain and update knowledge of clinical and professional practice by working directly with patients, clients, and residents.

About the Recovery Response Team:

The Recovery Response Team (RRT) is an interdisciplinary substance use transition team that provides low-barrier access to recovery-based supports for clients accessing care within Specialized Substance Use Services.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, with five (5) years' recent, related social work experience in the designated practice area.
• Completion of a professional instructional program for teaching, with experience creating educational materials and mentoring students, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of organization policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Social Work theory and practice within a client and family-centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of established provincial standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.
• Extensive knowledge of legislation and government policies as it relates to patient rights and staff obligations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians, patients, and outside agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• Computer literacy related to tele-health and technology-based learning.

Closing Statement

Applicants with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from an accredited School of Social Work, and a demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. If you are applying under equivalency, please clearly outline in your application how your knowledge, education, skills, and experience meet Master of Social Work (MSW) equivalency.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. This information will be collected as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental, and municipal pension plan.
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports, including counselling and critical incident services.

At Vancouver Coastal Health, we support equitable practices, diverse teams, and inclusive environments. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.