Social Worker

Posting #:

CYS-25-05

Union:

HSA Health Science Professionals

Job Title:

Social Worker

Job Rate:

Schedule I, P1 ($42.27-$52.81/hr. Apr 2024 rates)

Department:

Psychology and Social Work

Hours of

Work:

37.5 hrs/week

Location:

Surrey/Langley/Delta

Reports to:

Director, Psychology and Social Work

Status:

Temporary, 6 months with possibility of extension

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Job Summary:

The Centre is looking for a client and family focused clinician to join our Social Work team. Social workers support children and youth with a variety of disabilities (i.e., Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome) and their families.

Services we provide include providing emotional support to families, assisting families with obtaining funding for specialty equipment which is not funded by government, and coordinating with internal and external services providers. Many families served by our social workers face multiple barriers to accessing services. Social workers support these families to navigate systems so the child and family can receive necessary services.

Responsibilities:

• Assess needs of children and families including coping abilities and functioning in family service plan meetings, in other multi-disciplinary meetings and with children and families individually
• Provide counselling, support, and advocacy to children, youth, and families
• Coordinate referrals to needed services including those internal to the agency and external to the agency
• Coordinate with staff to ensure seamless, family-centred care for clients served
• Assist families in applying for charitable and government funding and benefits as appropriate
• Set up groups including choosing topics based on assessment of needs of children and families, creating and/or modifying curricula, advertising group, and resources, and facilitating groups.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in social work

· Registration with the BC College of Social Workers

· One year related experience working with children with developmental disabilities.

· Valid B.C. Driver's licence and access to a personal vehicle for work purposes

· Available vehicle and a valid BC Drivers License

· Criminal record review and driver's abstract acceptable to The Centre

Posting Date: October 14, 2025 Closing Date: When Filled

Who we are and what we offer:

Since 1953, the Centre for Child Development of the Lower Mainland has been dedicated to addressing societal barriers for individuals with disabilities and supporting vulnerable children and families throughout the South Fraser Region. We are committed to a family-centered, child-focused approach and maintain strong partnerships within the community. By joining our team, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Our regular employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage, life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, as well as participation in the municipal pension plan. Additionally, we are a unionized facility under the same contract as hospital therapists (HSA), and student loan forgiveness options may be available. Join us in our mission, and together, let's make a profound difference in the lives of those who need it most.

THE CENTRE FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

We are looking forward to reviewing your application, however, due to the volume of submissions we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to everyone. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. To comply with Canadian Law, all candidates being offered a position with The Centre must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $42.27-$52.81 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site childcare
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• working with children with developmental disabilities: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person