Social Worker

Baptist Housing; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 57,859 - 73,012; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation

Job summary

Sun Pointe Village in Kelowna, BC, is hiring a Social Worker for 15 hours/week. You’ll support residents’ psychosocial needs, provide counselling, and advocate for person-centered care within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include care planning, family support, and collaboration with local agencies while maintaining confidentiality and professional ethics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) required; MSW preferred.
• Registered in good standing with the BC College of Social Workers.
• Minimum one year experience with seniors or equivalent background.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ psychosocial needs and contribute to care plans.
• Provide counselling, advocacy, and support for residents and families.
• Lead or participate in Resident Care Conferences and transitions.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and community partners.

Skills

Communication

Counselling

Crisis intervention

Conflict resolution

Documentation

Assessment

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Independent work

Empathy

Education

BSW

MSW preferred

Job description

Sun Pointe Village | Kelowna, British Columbia | Temporary Part-Time (15 hours/week)

The Opportunity

At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a Social Worker at Sun Pointe Village, you’ll be a valued member of a multidisciplinary care team, advocating for residents, supporting families, and contributing to a compassionate environment where each person is treated with dignity and respect.

About The Role

This position is 15 hours per week, typically worked over two days (Tuesdays and Thursdays), with shifts from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In this role, you’ll support the psychosocial needs of residents while fostering a collaborative, wellness-focused environment. You’ll provide counselling, advocacy, and care planning support to ensure each resident receives holistic, person-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

Resident & Family Support:

• Assess resident psychosocial needs and contribute to individualized care plans.
• Provide adjustment counselling, one-to-one visits, crisis intervention, and emotional support.
• Facilitate Resident Care Conferences and support residents and families during transitions, including move-in, transfer, or end-of-service planning.
• Assist residents and families in navigating financial or material assistance programs as needed.

Program Leadership:

• Model and promote Baptist Housing’s Wellness Model of Care.
• Facilitate resident and family councils, support groups, and educational sessions.
• Provide leadership as a member of the Administrative Team, supporting residence-wide initiatives.
• Participate in policy review and revision, quality improvement, and data collection activities.

Collaboration & Advocacy:

• Work closely with residents, families, team members, and community agencies such as Community Care, the Public Guardian and Trustee, and disease-specific organizations.
• Collaborate with other social workers across the Kelowna region to support consistency and workload relief.

Health, Safety & Professional Practice:

• Promote a safe and healthy workplace, identifying hazards and supporting safe practices.
• Integrate evidence-based research into practice and maintain awareness of legislative and program changes.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professional ethics in all interactions.

Sun Pointe Village is located in the heart of Kelowna’s Rutland community, an inviting residential neighborhood with convenient access to services, parks, and amenities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) required; Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred.
• Registered in good standing with the BC College of Social Workers.
• Minimum one year of experience providing services to seniors, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Robust understanding of gerontology and the psychosocial requirements of older adults.

About You

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strengths in counselling, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution.
• A collaborative spirit rooted in Servant Leadership.
• Strong documentation, assessment, and problem-solving abilities.
• Confidence working independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to supporting residents with empathy, dignity, and respect.

Compensation & Benefits

This position is compensated under the HSP Master Collective Agreement, with a wage range of $42.27 – $52.81 per hour.

Additional Benefits May Include

• Employer-paid extended health and dental benefits
• Retirement savings contributions
• Paid vacation