Social Worker - (222434)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a Social Worker to provide client-centered care and support to patients facing social, economic, and psychological barriers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Social Work, registration with the BC College of Social Workers, and two years of relevant experience. This position involves working within a multidisciplinary team and may require travel. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Two years' recent, related experience in a social work environment.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, intervention, consultation, and referral for services.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Travel as required for the position.

Skills

Determine and deal with emergent situations

Meet deadlines

Organize, prioritize and coordinate workload

Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Work as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team

Problem solve

Resolve conflict

Foster good public relations

Operate related equipment

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Education

Bachelor of Social Work degree

Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers

Post-degree preparation in care for the seriously and persistently mentally ill

Job description

Overview

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Coordinator, and as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing client-centered care, the Social Worker provides assessment, intervention, consultation and referral for services to clients and their caregiver/families where social, economic, emotional or psychological circumstances present barriers to care and an optimum level of function.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience

Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognized university. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers. Post-degree preparation in care for the seriously and persistently mentally ill and/or significant substance use (concurrent disorders), such as psychosocial rehabilitation, chronic mental illnesses, treatment of major mental illnesses and psychiatric treatment strategies; familiarity with and working knowledge of applicable legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act; familiarity with and working knowledge of 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 Driver's License.

Skills & Abilities

• Determine and deal with emergent situations.
• Meet deadlines.
• Organize, prioritize and coordinate workload.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff and other health care providers.
• Work as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Problem solve.
• Resolve conflict.
• Foster good public relations.
• Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
• Keyboard at 30 wpm.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.