Social Worker

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

Job summary

Island Health seeks a Social Worker to join their healthcare team in Nanaimo. The role involves assessment, intervention, and providing support to clients facing social, economic, or psychological barriers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Social Work and 2 years of related experience, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognized university.
• Current registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
• Two years of recent, related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment and intervention for clients in need.
• Works as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Coordinates services and referrals for clients and families.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Registration with BC College of Social Workers

Job description

Job Description

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

Under the direction of the Coordinator, and as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing client-centered care, the Social Worker provides assessment, intervention, consultation and referral for services to clients and their caregiver/families where social, economic, emotional or psychological circumstances present barriers to care and an optimum level of function

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

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 care for the seriously and persistently mentally ill and/or significant substance use (concurrent disorders), such as psychosocial rehabilitation, chronic mental illnesses, treatment of major mental illnesses and psychiatric treatment strategies; familiarity with and working knowledge of applicable legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act; familiarity with and working knowledge of 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 Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities

• Determine and deal with emergent situations.
• Meet deadlines.
• Organize, prioritize and coordinate workload.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff and other health care providers.
• Work as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Problem solve.
• Resolve conflict.
• Foster good public relations.
• Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
• Keyboard at 30 wpm.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  
  

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1681.pdf