Social Worker

6 days ago

Courtenay, Canada Island Health Full time

**Job Description**:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority(Island Health), patient & staffsafety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Working Sole Charge, as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing client-centered care for a multi-site operation, the Social Worker provides assessment, care planning, intervention, consultation, and referral for services to clients and their caregivers/families where the social, economic, emotional or psychological circumstances of the client presents barriers to care and/or an optimum level of function.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education, Training And Experience**:
Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognised university; Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers ; Post-degree preparation in program specific areas, such as Gerontology, Mental Health, Palliative Care, Rehabilitation preferred; Working knowledge and familiarity with various community based health and human services; andTwo (2) years recent, related experience; orAn equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Valid BC Drivers License.

**Skills And Abilities**:

- Demonstrate a working knowledge of applicable legislation.
- Demonstrate counseling skills, including crisis, loss and grief counseling.
- Educate and provide consultation to clients/caregivers/families, support groups, and other health care professionals, including development and coordination of inservices, presentations and facilitation skills.
- Meet deadlines.
- Determine and deal with emergent situations.
- Organize, prioritize and coordinate workload in a complex environment.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff and other health care providers.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Foster good public relations.
- Work independently and as a member of, and/or provide leadership to, a multidisciplinary health care team.
- Problem solve.
- Resolve conflict.
- Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
- Keyboard at 30 wpm.
- Physically and emotionally perform the duties of the position.
- Use personal vehicle.

**Job Requirements**:

  • social worker

    1 week ago

    Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada Glacier View Lodge Full time

    UNION: H.S.A.CLASSIFICATION: Social Worker Grade II(a)PAY RATE: Grid Level 12SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:The Social Worker works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide resident-centered social work services to clients and their caregivers. Responsibilities include assessment, care planning, intervention, consultation, program planning, teaching,...

  • Social Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Comox Valley Hospital (CVH) - Courtenay, BC VN B CA (Primary) Island Health Full time

    Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Under the general supervision of the...

  • Activity and Supervision Worker Jh400

    6 days ago

    Courtenay, Canada The John Howard Society of North Island Full time

    Note: This position includes a comprehensive 100% employer-paid benefit package, enrolment in our defined-benefit pension, the Municipal Pension Plan, and three weeks of paid vacation. The Activity and Supervision Worker provides support and supervision to youth in John Howard programs, and plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates community based...

  • Support Worker

    6 days ago

    Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada Communitas Supportive Care Society Full time

    The Support Worker assists persons served to live successfully in group living settings, implementing the philosophy and values of Communitas. The Support Worker ensures that persons served' physical, emotional, social, educational, and medical needs are being met, with a view towards helping each of the persons served grow to their full potential.Current...

  • Clinical Counsellor

    2 weeks ago

    Courtenay, Canada Nomina Wellness Full time

    Nomina offers a truly unique approach to the treatment of mental health disorders. Our mental wellness centre is nestled into the mountains, and takes a holistic approach to mental health, integrating it with physical and social health. Our facility is looking for a motivated, proactive and innovative individual to join our energetic team. Nomina Wellness is...

  • Youth Peer Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Courtenay, Canada The John Howard Society of North Island Full time

    This position includes a comprehensive 100% employer-paid benefit package, enrolment in our defined benefit pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan), and three weeks of paid vacation. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and at our organization on an ongoing basis. The John Howard Society of North Island is an employment equity employer. This...

  • Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Courtenay, Canada Communitas Supportive Care Society Full time

    **Support Workers** assists persons served to live successfully in a group living setting, implementing the philosophy and values of Communitas. The Support Worker ensures that the physical, emotional, social, educational, and medical needs of the persons served are being met, with a view towards helping each person grow to their full...

  • Peer Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Courtenay, Canada Island Health Full time

    **Job Description**: In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Peer Support...

  • Youth Worker

    1 week ago

    Courtenay, Canada City of Courtenay Full time

    **Competition Number**: 24034 **Job Title**: Youth Worker **Department**: Recreation, Culture & Community Services **Employment Type**: Full-Time Union **Salary**: **Posted Date**: September 10, 2024, 12:00 am **Closing Date**: September 30, 2024, 11:30 pm **Last Modified**: September 10, 2024, 4:30 pm **Posting**:...

  • Youth Worker

    7 days ago

    Courtenay, Canada City of Courtenay Full time

    Competition Number - 25067 - Department - Recreation, Culture and Community Services - Employment Type - full-time union - Salary - The current (2024) hourly wage rate is $30.82 based on a 35-hour work week. - Posting Date - September 11, 2025 - 12:00pm - Closing Date - September 30, 2025 - 11:30am - Posting - Open **The Youth Worker**participates in the...