Social Worker, Renal Program

Social Worker, Renal Program

BC Children’s Hospital and Sunny Hill Health Centre

Vancouver BC

Consistent with the interprofessional setting, the Social Worker provides psychosocial and family assessments and intervention to assist children and their families presenting with health, rehabilitation, developmental and mental health issues. Social work services are provided to children and their families to address social and emotional stressors resulting from the interaction of physical, social, cultural, and psychological outcomes associated with diagnosis and treatment, including loss and bereavement services. The Social Worker provides consultation to team members and relevant community agencies regarding child welfare concerns. Intervention services provided by the Social Worker include crisis intervention and short-term counseling, advocacy, liaison with community services, coordination of resources, consultation with teams, collaboration with community agencies, education, program planning, and research. The Social Worker promotes family-centered care and research and education within BC Children’s Hospital, Sunny Hill Health Centre and the community.

• Conduct comprehensive psycho-social and family assessments by methods such as interviewing the patient and family, obtaining relevant information, gathering social data regarding the patient and family, and formulation of assessment and plan of intervention, in accordance with professional practice standards and clinical policies.
• Support the child and their family by understanding the nature and treatment of the presenting issues by providing education, short-term counselling, and crisis intervention to families and other relevant caregivers.
• Provide comprehensive clinical counselling with individuals, families, and groups by focusing on the child’s and family’s social, emotional, and cultural needs, including adjustment to diagnosis and treatment decisions, loss of functioning, and dealing with emotional and family crises in the context of evidence-based care.
• Facilitate comprehensive discharge planning with the team, patient, family, and community agencies to ensure psycho-social follow-up.
• Establish and maintain effective collaborative and constructive liaison relationships with a variety of individuals and groups, including patients and families, community providers, MCFD social workers, schools, hospitals, and other agencies, in order to coordinate services across the continuum of healthcare.

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work
• Minimum 1 year recent related experience with children and their family with a health or disabling condition relevant to the service area within BC Children’s Hospital & Sunny Hill Health Centre, including clinical skills in assessment, crisis intervention, therapeutic interventions, individual, group, and family counseling; must include experience in mental health, child protection, child development, intimate partner violence, chronic health conditions, disabilities, and grief and loss in a healthcare or hospital setting; or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
• Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Social Work theory and practice.
• Ability to conduct and document a comprehensive psychosocial assessment.
• Ability to provide individual, family, and group counseling.
• Knowledge of the psychosocial needs of children/families with medical, disabilities, and/or mental health conditions.
• Knowledge of child development theories.
• Knowledge of child protection issues and relevant legislation concerning children, consents, and FOIPPA.
• Knowledge of formalized agreements between C&W and MCFD relevant to child protection protocols and other formal agreements with community agencies.
• Knowledge of C&W guidelines such as, Children and Youth at Risk for Abuse and Neglect.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work with mental health issues, including DSM, and mental health assessment of depression, suicide, and anxiety.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work with grief and loss issues.
• Working knowledge of other healthcare disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in an inter-professional environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, and to deal effectively with co-workers, physicians, other healthcare professionals, clients and their families, and external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
• Demonstrated ability to teach Social Work students and other team members both formally and informally.
• Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
• 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).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services, and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy 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 the 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.

Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time (0.60 FTE until May 1, 2026)

Wage: $42.27 to $52.81 per hour

Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9

Hours of work: Monday-Wednesday; 0830-1630

Requisition #: 176806E

Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children (SHHC) provides specialized development and rehabilitation services to BC children, youth, and their families. BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children from across British Columbia. BCCH and SHHC are part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages, and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province.