Social Worker

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) invites applications for a Casual Social Worker position in Port Alberni. The role involves assessing clients, developing care plans, coordinating interventions, and referring to community resources within a multi-site team.

Qualifications include a Bachelor of Social Work and current BC registration, with post-degree prep in gerontology or palliative care preferred. Valid BC driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work with current BC registration.
• Experience in community health and related services.
• Two years recent related experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform client assessments and care planning.
• Provide intervention and referrals for services.
• Consult with clients, caregivers and families.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team across sites.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis counseling

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

BC College of Social Workers registration

Gerontology or Palliative Care training

Tools

Keyboarding

Computerized systems

Job description

Port Alberni Home & Community Care Services (PAHCCS) - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4N1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600 ; 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. 18 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.