Social Work Educator, Indigenous Health Program Specialist

1 month ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time
Job Title: Social Work Educator, Indigenous Health Program

BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Social Work Educator to join our Indigenous Health Program team.

Job Summary:

The Social Work Educator, Indigenous Health Program will be responsible for planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and modifying educational strategies, programs, curriculum, and materials related to Social Work theory, interventions, skills, and competencies based on clinical evidence, policy, literature, and resources and education theory for Social Work staff.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement educational strategies, programs, curriculum, and materials to enhance Social Work staff knowledge and skills.
  • Collaborate with Allied Health Practice Leaders and Education leaders to identify specific Social Work learning needs and develop targeted educational programs.
  • Provide training to Social Work staff and students on profession-specific and inter-professional regional and provincial clinical practice guidelines.
  • Evaluate education effectiveness and learning outcomes by determining whether clinical objectives have been achieved and assessing whether learning has occurred that results in demonstration of best practices.
  • Deliver learner-centered education to social workers and social work students through teaching, coaching, role modeling, mentoring, and/or facilitating education and learning sessions on clinical practice topics in face-to-face and electronic mediums.
  • Act as a clinical role model and resource for staff by consulting with staff on complex professional practice issues, role modeling clinical expertise when performing professional activities, and providing professional advice and support to enhance clinical problem-solving.
Requirements:
  • Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work.
  • Four (4) years' recent, related broad Social Work experience in a variety of practice areas and experience in mentoring, teaching, knowledge translation, creating educational materials, implementing education strategies, or providing leadership, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Comprehensive knowledge of organization policies, legislation, procedures, and standards of care.
  • Broad knowledge of the established provincial standards of practice and guidelines for Registered Social Workers.
  • General knowledge of Trauma-Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
  • Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
  • Demonstrated ability to promote Psychological Health and Safety within the workplace.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
  • Broad knowledge of education theory, including knowledge of adult education, learning principles, and education strategies.
  • Broad knowledge of virtual technology-based learning and with spreadsheet and database skills.
  • Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and construct effective and dynamic education modules and materials and utilize knowledge translation.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor, facilitate, and teach.
  • Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
What We Offer:
  • Opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and supportive environment.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs.
  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
  • Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
  • PHSA is a remote work-friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
  • Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
About Us:

BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns, and families through a comprehensive range of services, research, and education.

PHSA is a remote work-friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).

We are committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices and welcome applications from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA's North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at sanyakula@phsa.ca.



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