Social Worker - (221597)

Island Health; Duncan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in British Columbia seeks a Social Worker to provide assessment, care planning, and referral services within a multidisciplinary health care team. Candidates must have a Bachelor of Social Work degree and current registration with the BC College of Social Workers. This role requires strong counseling, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as a valid BC Driver's License. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Two years recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver's License.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, care planning, intervention, and referral services for clients.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Educate clients and families about available resources.

Skills

Counseling skills

Communication skills

Crisis counseling

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Time management

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Full registration with BC College of Social Workers

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.

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 recognized university. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers. Post-degree preparation in program specific areas, such as Gerontology, Mental Health, Palliative Care, Rehabilitation. 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, grief and resource counseling.
• Educate and provide consultation to clients/caregivers/families, support groups, and other health care professionals.
• 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.
• Travel is a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority.