Social Worker

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

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority seeks a Social Worker to join a multidisciplinary team across multiple sites, providing client-centered care with assessment, care planning, intervention, and referrals.

You will support clients and families facing social, economic, emotional, or psychological barriers to care, coordinating with professionals to optimize outcomes. A BSW and BC registration are required; two years of related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognised university.
• Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
• Post-degree preparation in Gerontology or Palliative Care preferred.
• Two years recent related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, intervene, consult, and refer for services to clients and families.
• Address social, economic, emotional or psychological barriers to care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team to improve outcomes.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Client education

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

BC College of Social Workers registration

Post-degree Gerontology or Palliative Care (preferred)

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

08:00-16:00, 12:00-16:00

Days Off

Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$44.85 - $56.02

Paid FTE

0.58

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

41.50

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Dec. 30 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

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.