Social Worker - (221539)

Island Health; Duncan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Duncan, British Columbia, is seeking a Social Worker to provide client-centered care in a multidisciplinary health care team. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor of Social Work, relevant experience, and a valid BC Driver's License. Responsibilities include assessment, care planning, and consulting with clients and their families. Join us in prioritizing patient safety and quality care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent, related experience in social work.
• Post-degree preparation in areas like Gerontology or Palliative Care preferred.
• Familiarity with community health and human services.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered care in a multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct assessments and care planning for clients.
• Consult and refer clients and their families for services.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis management

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Valid BC Driver's License

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

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.