Social Worker - (217859)

Island Health; Tofino; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking an experienced Social Worker for their Tofino location in British Columbia. The role involves providing comprehensive client-centered care, including assessment and intervention for clients facing social, economic, or psychological barriers. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Social Work degree and be registered with the BC College of Social Workers. This position emphasizes strong counseling, communication, and organizational skills within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognized university.
• Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
• Two years recent, related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, care planning, and intervention for clients.
• Educate and consult clients, caregivers, and other professionals.
• Organize and coordinate workload in a complex environment.

Skills

Counseling skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Social Work degree

Current registration with the BC College of Social Workers

Post-degree preparation in Gerontology or Palliative Care

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.

• 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.