Social Worker - (213442)

Island Health; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their multidisciplinary team. This role emphasizes client-centered care, requiring expertise in assessment, care planning, and intervention for clients facing social, emotional, or psychological challenges. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor of Social Work and demonstrate strong counseling skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to improving patient safety and quality of care, where your contributions will make a significant difference in the lives of individuals and families in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work degree and full registration with BC College of Social Workers required.
• 2 years of recent related experience or equivalent combination of education and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered care and assessment as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Consult and refer services to clients and their families facing barriers to care.

Skills

Counseling Skills

Crisis Management

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Conflict Resolution

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Post-degree preparation in Gerontology or Palliative Care

Tools

Computerized Systems

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.
• Meet deadlines.
• 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.
• Problem solve.
• Resolve conflict.
• Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
• Keyboard at 30 wpm.
• Physically and emotionally perform the duties of the position.
• Use personal vehicle.