Social Worker

Island Health

  • Duncan, BC
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 1 mois
Close DateJun. 13 2025LocationCowichan District Hospital - Duncan, BC V9L 1E5 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementNo travel requiredShift Start Time/End Time0800-1600Days OffRotating, SundayVacancy TypeRegular FTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$42.27 - $52.81Paid FTE1.0Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS75Planned Start DateJun. 16 2025Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentNoCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)YesJob DescriptionIn 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.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 ExperienceBachelor of Social Work degree from a recognized 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. Working knowledge and familiarity with various community based health and human services; and Two (2) years recent, related experience; or An 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, grief and resource counseling.
  • Educate and provide consultation to clients/caregivers/families, support groups, and other health care professionals.
  • 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.
  • Travel is a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority.

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