Social Worker, Specialized Seniors Clinic

Fraser Health Authority; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Social Worker for their Specialized Seniors Clinic in New Westminster. This casual role offers the chance to work within an interdisciplinary team, providing essential support and care to older adults facing various challenges. With a focus on client-centered care, you'll engage in meaningful assessments, develop tailored care plans, and advocate for clients' needs. Enjoy comprehensive employer-paid benefits, generous vacation time, and immediate pension enrollment, all while making a significant impact in the lives of seniors. If you are passionate about geriatric care and social work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits

Generous Vacation Time

Benefit Portability

Immediate Pension Enrollment

Maternity Top-Up

TransLink Pass Subsidy

Additional Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Masters of Social Work required with clinical experience in health care.
• Current registration with the BC College of Social Workers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments for older adults and families.
• Develop and facilitate client care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Promote self-management and advocate for clients and families.

Skills

Counseling Skills

Biopsychosocial Assessments

Mental Health Knowledge

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Masters of Social Work

Job description

Social Worker, Specialized Seniors Clinic

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Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour

Job Summary

We are currently looking to fill a Casual opportunity for Social Worker at Specialized Geriatric Clinic located in New Westminster. Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes.
• Additional employee discounts and perks available.

Detailed Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Services for administrative issues and the Chief Social Worker for clinical issues, works as a member of the interdisciplinary team to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate social work services for the Senior's Clinic; provides geriatric social work expertise to older clients and knowledge to other staff based on current theories, concepts, and principles of evidence-based practice, client-centered care, and chronic disease management; provides care that is family-centered and emphasizes the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health through counseling, education, and direct care of older adults; participates in quality improvement activities such as providing input into program standards, procedures, and protocols to ensure clinical objectives are identified and met; participates in special and/or research projects related to older adult clients, as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides social work and biopsychosocial assessments for older adults and their families experiencing difficulty with psycho-emotional, social issues, and/or mental health conditions such as depression or dementia/cognitive impairment.
• Develops and facilitates client care plans with the interdisciplinary team and conducts interventions using a variety of modalities such as family counseling; monitors the effectiveness of intervention in complex psycho-emotional and social situations, including attention to issues of tolerable and intolerable risk; implements changes as appropriate.
• Provides education and information sessions to clients, family, and staff through individual and/or group sessions based on client/family interest/need using best practice and evidence-informed research; consults with other experts and interdisciplinary team members in the evaluation of clinical practice issues.
• Promotes self-management/self-advocacy and/or acts as a client and family advocate by facilitating access to and liaising with other community services.
• Prioritizes workload in accordance with the Social Work Priority Intervention Criteria; completes required reports, records, workload statistics, and maintains files and records in accordance with Fraser Health and Professional Practice standards.
• Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities by evaluating clinical practice and generating recommendations for alternative approaches.
• Assists in developing and monitoring policies and procedures for the Senior's Clinic and provides input to the Manager on the purchase of program supplies, equipment, and repairs of equipment as needed.
• Assists with the facilitation of student placements, as assigned; participates in research and special projects related to social work and geriatrics by collaborating with interdisciplinary team members, identifying practice/issues that require research, collecting and interpreting data, and providing input for further analysis.
• Maintains knowledge of social work practice as it relates to older adults by reviewing relevant literature, consulting with other health care professionals, and attending applicable education programs/seminars; familiarizes self with common medical conditions and medications, as necessary, in working with older adults from a holistic perspective.
• Coordinates and investigates cases involving vulnerable adults as a Designated Responder under the Adult Guardianship Act.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Masters of Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work. Two (2) years' recent related clinical experience working directly with older adults and their families in a health care setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers. Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of counseling and therapy skills and clinical practice models relevant to working with older adults and clients with mental health conditions such as depression or cognitive impairment.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct biopsychosocial assessments for older adults and family systems.
• Knowledge of management of complex adult guardianship cases.
• Ability to teach and facilitate learning of others.
• Ability to develop, implement, design, and revise educational programs.
• Ability to serve as a role model exemplifying evidence-informed gerontological practices.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to develop and maintain rapport with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Strong planning, problem-solving, organization, and prioritization skills in a changing environment.
• Knowledge of other healthcare disciplines and their roles.
• Ability to operate related equipment and software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.