Social Worker I

4 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

Job Summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a skilled Social Worker to join their team at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC. As a Social Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be responsible for providing clinical and consultative social work services to clients and families.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct social assessments, provide counseling services, and maintain records.
  • Attend interdisciplinary clinical/case conferences and identify applicable community resources for clients.
  • Facilitate care throughout the continuum and work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor of Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work and one (1) year post Bachelor of Social Work experience or successful completion of a practicum preferably in a health care setting.
  • Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Basic knowledge of systems thinking as it relates to social work process.
  • Basic knowledge of counseling skills.
  • Basic knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in healthcare.
  • Basic knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to the client.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct social assessments.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply systems theory to practice in Social Work assessment and intervention.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, families, team members, and community agency personnel.
  • Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
  • Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Basic Computer literacy.

Why Work with Vancouver Coastal Health?

Vancouver Coastal Health is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve, and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health, and dental, and municipal pension plan.
  • Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
  • Wellness supports, including counseling, critical incident, and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families.
  • Award-winning recognition programs to honor staff, medical staff, and volunteers.
  • Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

Equity and Inclusion

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024. We support equitable practices, diverse teams, and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported.


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