Social Worker

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port Alberni; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to enhance patient care through assessment and intervention strategies. The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to address emotional, economic, and psychological barriers faced by clients. An ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor of Social Work, BC registration, and relevant experience, alongside strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two years' recent, related experience in social work.
• Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
• Familiarity with Mental Health Act and community health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, intervention, consultation, and referral for services.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Travel between multiple sites may be required.

Skills

Organize

Prioritize

Communicate effectively

Establish relationships

Deal with emergent situations

Education

Bachelor of Social Work degree

Valid BC Driver's License

Job description

Travel between multiple sites is a regular / on-going requirement

Shift Start Time / End Time

0800-1830

Days Off

Friday

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

42.27 - $52.81

Paid FTE

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.0

Planned Start Date

May. 26 2025

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)

Required for Professional Registration

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.

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