Social Worker

Island Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join a multidisciplinary team across multiple sites in British Columbia. The role focuses on client-centered care, assessment, care planning, intervention, and referral to services for clients and their caregivers where barriers to care exist.

The position requires a Bachelor of Social Work, current BC College of Social Workers registration, two years of related experience, and a valid BC driver's license. Travel between sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work from a recognized university.
• Current registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
• Two years of related experience or equivalent.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, care planning, intervention, consultation and referral for clients and caregivers.
• Support clients with barriers to care related to social, economic, emotional or psychological factors.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team to ensure client-centered care.
• Operate related equipment and computerized systems for documentation.

Skills

Counseling skills and crisis support

Crisis counseling

Loss and grief counseling

Client education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Keyboarding

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

BC social work registration

Driver's license

Tools

Computerized systems

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

08:00-16:00, 12:00-16:00

Days Off

Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$44.85 - $56.02

Paid FTE

0.58

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

41.50

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Dec. 30 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

As a member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing client-centered care for a multi-site operation, the Social Worker provides assessment, care planning, intervention, consultation, and referral for services to clients and their caregivers/families where the social, economic, emotional or psychological circumstances of the client presents barriers to care and/or an optimum level of function.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognised university; Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers ; Post-degree preparation in program specific areas, such as Gerontology or Palliative Care, preferred; Working knowledge and familiarity with various community based health and human services; and Two (2) years recent, related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Drivers License.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of applicable legislation.
• Demonstrate counseling skills, including crisis, loss and grief counseling.
• Educate and provide consultation to clients/caregivers/families, support groups, and other health care professionals, including development and coordination of inservices, presentations and facilitation skills.
• Determine and deal with emergent situations.
• Organize, prioritize and coordinate workload in a complex environment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff and other health care providers.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Foster good public relations.
• Work independently and as a member of, and/or provide leadership to, a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
• Keyboard at 30 wpm.
• Physically and emotionally perform the duties of the position.