Social Worker

Island Health; Duncan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority seeks a Social Worker in Duncan to provide assessment, intervention, and support to clients facing various barriers to care. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and experience in a health care setting. Join Island Health to contribute to patient safety and quality improvement alongside a dedicated health care team.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Social Work from a recognized university.
• Experience: 2 years recent, related experience.
• Skills: Effective communication, crisis management, and counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and care planning for clients.
• Consult and refer services for clients and caregivers.
• Work within a multidisciplinary health care team.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor of Social Work degree

Current registration with BC College of Social Workers

Job description

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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.

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 recognized university. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers. Post-degree preparation in program specific areas, such as Gerontology, Mental Health, Palliative Care, Rehabilitation. 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, grief and resource counseling.
• Educate and provide consultation to clients/caregivers/families, support groups, and other health care professionals.
• Meet deadlines.
• 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.
• Problem solve.
• Resolve conflict.
• Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
• Keyboard at 30 wpm.
• Physically and emotionally perform the duties of the position.
• Travel is a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority.
  
  

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1679.pdf

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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