Social Worker

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Tofino; On-site; CAD 128,514,000 - 160,521,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority seeks a Social Worker to provide client-centered assessment, planning, intervention and referral across multiple sites. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to support clients and families facing complex social and health-related barriers.

The role emphasizes independent work with supervision as part of a broader care network, requiring strong communication, advocacy, and community resources knowledge for optimal client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognised university.
• Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
• Two years recent, related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Valid BC Driver's License.
• Knowledge of community health and human services.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, care planning, intervention, consultation and referral for clients and families.
• Deliver client-centred care for a multi-site operation with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary health care teams to coordinate services.
• Address social, economic, emotional or psychological barriers to care.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis counseling

Loss and grief support

Education and consultation

Workload organization

Written and verbal communication

Team leadership (multidisciplinary)

Equipment operation

Keyboard 30 wpm

Resilience under pressure

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

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

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$44.85 - $56.02

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Jun. 29 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Jun. 19 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.

Working without general supervision 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.