Social Worker

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

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority seeks a Social Worker to deliver client-centered assessment, intervention, and referral services. You will work with clients and their families, addressing barriers to care within a multidisciplinary team, while travel between sites may be required to meet service needs.

Responsibilities include coordinating with other health professionals, ensuring safety and quality of care, and maintaining documentation and client records in line with organizational standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognized university.
• Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
• Two years' recent related experience or equivalent.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, intervention, consultation and referral for clients and their caregiver/families.
• Address social, economic, emotional or psychological barriers to care and functional goals.
• Travel between multiple sites may be required and transportation arrangements must meet operational needs.

Skills

Emergent issues

Prioritization

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Public relations

Equipment operation

Typing 30 wpm

Communication

Physical ability

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

BC Social Workers registration

Two years experience

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$44.85 - $56.02

Paid FTE

0.84

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

60

Planned Start Date

Jul. 13 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

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.
• 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.
• 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.