SOCIAL WORKER

Northern Health - BC; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a part-time Social Worker in Prince Rupert to join their interprofessional team. The role involves providing comprehensive psychosocial care and working collaboratively with other healthcare providers. Successful candidates will have experience in system navigation and advocacy. Enjoy benefits like financial support for moving expenses and an attractive vacation policy while exploring the beautiful surroundings of Prince Rupert, known for world-class fishing and outdoor activities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• Experience in providing psychosocial care, counselling, and group work.
• Ability to work collaboratively with health care providers.
• Skill in system navigation and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment and care planning for patients.
• Deliver direct psychosocial care and education to clients.
• Link clients to specialized and community resources.

Job description

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• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position

Are you interested in being part of a team that provides person and family centred care? Join the interprofessional team in Prince Rupert and be a part of something new and exciting.

The Primary Care Social Worker functions as a member of the interprofessional team and applies best practice to provide comprehensive assessment, care planning and intervention for people and their families. Working collaboratively with other health care providers, the Social Worker provides direct psychosocial care, counselling and group work, system navigation and advocacy, education and linkage to relevant specialised or community resources while facilitating client self‑management. The Social Worker is responsible for providing social work services to maintain or improve the health and functioning of persons, families and communities.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday / Days – 08:30 to 16:30

Prince Rupert is a coastal port city with a population of 12,220 (2021). It is nestled into a mountain and surrounded by the Great Bear Rainforest. See rare wildlife, explore our rugged landscapes, and experience world‑class fishing adventures you won’t find anywhere else. Check out more on Prince Rupert, known as the halibut capital of the world.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part‑time and full‑time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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