Social Worker
7 months ago
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.04/Hr. - CAD $51.27/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Social Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Social Worker with a Master's Degree to join the Long Term Care Team at Powell River Health Unit in Powell River, BC. Apply today to join our team
As a Social Worker with the Long Term Care Team, you will:
Work in partnership with the client and family to establish goals that are safe, realistic, and reasonable by assessing, planning, coordinating, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and transitioning social work and other services for the client in an interprofessional team model in collaboration with the primary care provider, and other care providers. Assess service eligibility, facilitates the development, implementation, and adaptation of a care plan, delivers direct care, and provides care management to assist clients to manage their own care and navigate through the various services available within the community setting. Work in consultation with other system partners and incorporates current evidence into practice.ABOUT POWELL RIVER, BC
On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters, Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. Originally founded as a resource extraction centre - once home to the world's largest pulp and paper mill - Powell River now offers adventurers countless opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, golfing, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, and scuba diving. This area is host to world-class art galleries, tremendous dining opportunities, and memorable events and festivals.
On the doorstep of both Vancouver and Vancouver Island, the Powell River region offers an array of experiences for travelers of all kinds, no matter the season. Experience the legendary Sunshine Coast Trail and Powell Forest Canoe Route, rock-climb the Eldred Valley, snowshoe in the Knuckleheads; this is the adventure destination you've long been waiting for.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited University. Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW). Recent, related experience in Home Health clinical practice in Community. Valid BC Driver’s License required as local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.Knowledge & Abilities
Broad knowledge of Social work theories and demonstrated ability to implement in practice within a client and family centred model of care. Broad knowledge of the BCCSW standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners. Demonstrated ability to employ effective conflict resolution, mediation, and reconciliation approaches and techniques. Demonstrated ability to utilize a variety of counselling skills when working with clients/families, and group situations, including assisting with behaviour change, transitions, and complex dynamics and behavioural issues. Demonstrated ability to conduct psychosocial assessments. Knowledge and demonstrated skill in the provision of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated client populations. Knowledge of Provincial acts and regulations related to Home and Community Care, Adult Guardianship. Knowledge of a variety of adult health population groups including acute, chronic disease, palliative, young disabled. Knowledge of community resources available for client/family support and related health services. Knowledge of transitions through continuums of care. Knowledge of other health care professions and their role in client care. Knowledge of research process and methodology. Knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools. Demonstrated ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, social justice concerns, and client advocacy. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a professional team. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through verbal, nonverbal, written, electronic and social media. Demonstrated ability to teach, facilitate and coach. Demonstrated ability to work independently. Demonstrated ability to employ teaching/learning strategies to transfer knowledge to engage clients/families in planning and self-management of care. Demonstrated ability to promote staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness, creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of policies or other protocols and ongoing professional development of self. Demonstrated ability to develop rapport, trust and ethical relationships with clients/families, family care providers and other health care professionals. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, schedule and prioritize work. Demonstrated skill in the use of equipment and in the techniques appropriate to social work treatment. Ability to operate related equipment and current administrative and clinical computer applications. Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Closing Statement
Applicants with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from an accredited School of Social Work, and a demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. If you are applying under equivalency, please clearly outline in your application how your knowledge, education, skills and experience meet Master of Social Work (MSW) equivalency.
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.
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