Social Worker

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) is seeking a Social Worker to deliver patient-centred care across multiple sites. You will assess clients, develop and implement care plans, provide counseling, and arrange referrals to community services to overcome barriers to care.

This role requires working with a multidisciplinary team, maintaining up-to-date registration with the BC College of Social Workers, two years of related experience, a valid BC driver’s license, and the ability to travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognised university.
• Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
• Two (2) years recent, related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Drivers License.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, care planning, intervention, consultation, and referral for services to clients and their caregivers/families where barriers to care exist.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team to deliver client-centered care across multiple sites.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis counseling

Communication skills

Organize workload

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education and consultation

Legislation knowledge

Public relations

Equipment operation

Typing 30 wpm

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

BC College of Social Workers registration

Two years related experience

Valid BC Driver's License

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.