Social Worker
6 months ago
**Status**: Permanent, Full-time
**Wage**: $42.27 to $52.81
**Location**: Riverview
**Hours of work**:Monday to Friday; 0830-1630
**Job Summary**:
Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Social Worker is responsible for the delivery of trauma informed care for people who may have or have experienced trauma, concurrent disorders, physical and mental illness, cultural and community disconnection; and involvement in the forensic and criminal justice system.
The social worker is responsible overseeing recovery oriented goal, group and program planning for a 41 bed enhanced transitional housing program in Coquitlam. Working with program staff and a peer specialist the social worker will be responsible for conducting psychoeducational groups and providing individual client support utilizing therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing and trauma recovery.
**Job Qualifications **
- Master’s degree of Social Work from an accredited University;
- Registration with the BC College of Social Workers;
- a minimum of two (2) years experience in a similar setting with a mental health or addictions related agency;
- Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.
- a valid First Aid Certificate ("Emergency First Aid - Community Care" or equivalent)
- WHMIS completion upon hire
- A Ministry of Justice criminal records check required if hired.
**Knowledge/Abilities**:
- Broad knowledge of social work theory and Forensic Psychiatric Social Work practice.
- Knowledge of issues facing persons with a psychiatric disability or substance use issue, particularly as related to meeting client needs of finances, legal/criminal justice involvement, family supports, housing, and advocacy.
- Broad knowledge of the Mental Health Act
- Broad knowledge of the Forensic Psychiatry Act and Provincial Court system.
- Demonstrated ability in social work practice related to assess behaviour, risk and to assist clients to regain/improve their coping abilities.
- Experience in tracking and reporting outcome measures.
- Experience in collaborating with community case managers, housing providers, and other agencies to determine the effective utilization of available resources
- Experience in therapeutic group development and facilitation skills
- Case management experience.
- Understanding of recovery principles, including strengths-based case management
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of the team.
- Knowledge of CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing and trauma recovery
- Knowledge of mental illness, substance use issues, psychosocial rehabilitation principles, and therapeutic modalities.
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