Sexual Health and Blood Borne Infections Social

Why Fraser Health?:
Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of 43,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

Effective October 26, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

**Position Highlights**

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a
**Full Time Sexual Health and Blood Borne Infections Social Worker** to join our team at New Westminster, BC. Within the context of a client and family centred care model and in accordance with the vision and values of the organization, the Sexual Health and Blood Borne Infections (SHBBI) Social Worker is responsible for providing clinical and consultative case management and social work services to priority clients and families living with HIV and/or HCV.

**Build on your education and experience as you**:

- Provides advanced psychosocial assessment, counselling, referral and advocacy for clients and families living with HIV.
- Provides crisis intervention and problem solving to effectively support those who engage in high-risk behaviour with a variety of biopsychosocial difficulties. Identifies and provides referrals, in accordance with established protocols, to appropriate resources/services based on clients’ needs. Ensures follow up to best support client engagement along the continuum of care.
- Provides intensive HIV case management services to clients noted as having acute complex care needs. Completes collaborative assessments and responds by coordinating, monitoring and frequently evaluating individualized care plans that address the client’s needs.
- Establishes and maintains effective relationships with community social service agencies, facilitating communication and decision making around client care, identifying gaps in services and working with the STOP team to improve services to individuals living with HIV.
- Provides clinical consultation and education to the SHBBI Nursing Outreach Team regarding psychosocial factors affecting client care engagement.
- Provides up to date accurate information regarding changes in system navigation ensuring timely and efficient responses to client care needs, including relevant legislative systems applicable to client populations served.
- Maintains client records by documenting client referrals and assessments, charting information, preparing progress notes and reports in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures and in in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Participates in inter-professional planning, evaluation and development of protocols to enhance system processes and resources for HIV positive individuals referred to the SHBBI Team.

**To join the organization, we are looking for you to have**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an approved school of Social Work.
- Two (2) years recent, related experience in a complex healthcare environment such as a community setting including one (1) year experience working with marginalized clients with multiple health issues including HIV, mental health and substance use issues. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Valid B.C. driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

**If this sounds like the ideal role for you, here are more reasons why you should apply**:

- A career that offers you the opportunity to work in a fast growing and exciting organization with professionals who are excellent in their respective fields.
- Fantastic opportunities for support and mentorship into supervisory and management roles are available as you advance within the organization.
- An opportunity to make a difference every single day in the world of health care.

Come work with dedicated health care providers who are enthusiastic and committed to provide quality healthcare to our clients/patients/residents. We invite you to find out why more than 95% of new employees recommend Fraser Health as an excellent place to work. Work hard and have fun while you do it.

Detailed Overview: Within the context of a client and family centred care model and in accordance with the vision and values of the organization, the Sexual Health and Blood Borne Infections (SHBBI) Social Worker is responsible for providing clinical and consultative case management and social work services to priority clients and families living with HIV an