Social Worker

Island Health; Richmond; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their multidisciplinary team. In this vital role, you will provide essential assessment, intervention, and referral services to clients and their families, ensuring that social, economic, emotional, or psychological barriers to care are addressed effectively. Your expertise will help foster a supportive environment for clients facing significant challenges. This position emphasizes patient safety and quality improvement, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about making a difference in the community. Join a team that values collaboration, effective communication, and a commitment to client-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work degree and valid BC Driver's License required.
• 2 years of recent, related experience in social work.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and intervention for clients facing barriers to care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team to deliver client-centered care.

Skills

Emergent situation handling

Deadline management

Workload organization

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Public relations

Computerized systems operation

Physical ability

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Post-degree preparation in mental health

2 years related experience

Tools

Computer systems

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.