Social Worker 1

4 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27/Hr. - CAD $52.81/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Social Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Social Worker to join the Mobile De-Escalation Team team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team

As a Social Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:

Be responsible for providing clinical and consultative social work services of a general nature to clients and families. Perform duties including:conducting social assessmentsassisting clients with system navigation and practical needs related to social determinants of healthmaintaining recordsattending interdisciplinary clinical/case conferencesidentifying applicable community resources for clients and facilitating care throughout the continuum

About Mobile Crisis De-Escalation (MoDe):


This new service will provide mobile crisis response to individuals in the inner city who are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. The interdisciplinary team will work closely with community service providers including shelter and supportive housing staff to provide a community-based, healthcare-led crisis response, post-crisis follow up, and service navigation. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new, specialized service that will evolve to meet the needs of the inner city community.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an approved school of Social Work. Two (2) years’ recent related experience working with marginalized clients with multiple health issues (. HIV and mental health and substance use issues) in community based or Indigenous-led or First Nations organizations, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Knowledge & Abilities

Basic knowledge of systems thinking as it relates to social work process. Working knowledge of counselling skills. Understanding of local (. Downtown Eastside) and other regional initiatives that may affect patient care, resource access or practice guidelines in this local clinic setting. General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care. Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety. Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safety care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations Working knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in healthcare. Working knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to the client. Demonstrated ability to conduct psychosocial assessments. Demonstrated ability to apply systems theory to practice in Social Work assessment and intervention. Demonstrated ability to draw out and honour information that will contribute to understanding the clients’ situation. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, families, team members and community agency personnel. Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events. Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

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.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.


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