Social Worker

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Duncan; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Social Worker for a casual, multi-site role in Duncan, BC. You will provide assessment, care planning, and referral services to clients and their families within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient-centered care across sites.

Qualifications include a Bachelor of Social Work, active BC Social Workers registration, and at least two years of related experience. Some positions may require local travel between sites.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Two (2) years recent, related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Drivers License.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, care planning, intervention, consultation and referral for services to clients and their caregivers/families.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team in a multi-site operation.
• Ensure client-centered care and continuity of services.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis management

Education and training

Crisis, loss and grief counseling

Time management

Relationship building

Communication

Teamwork / Leadership

Computer skills

Typing speed

Resilience

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

BC College of Social Workers registration

Post-degree in Gerontology or Palliative Care (preferred)

Two years related experience

Valid BC driver's license

Tools

Computerized systems

Job description

Duncan Norcross & Drinkwater Road (DNDR) - Duncan, BC V9L 6C5 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

As Required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$44.85 - $56.02

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Aug. 3 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

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.