Social Worker - (225675)

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), 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.

Working without General clinical supervision, and, as a member of a multidisciplinary community health care team providing client-centered care, 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.

Masters of Social Work degree from a recognized university;

Current full registration with BC College of Social Workers.

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.

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of applicable legislation.
• Educate and provide consultation to clients/caregivers/families, support groups, and other health care.
• professionals, including development and coordination of in-services, presentations and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of community resources, such as social, health and welfare programs, acts and.
• policies.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of emotional and mental health issues related to illness and injury and patient/family cultural dynamics.
• Demonstrate comprehensive counseling skills, including crisis counseling, brief therapeutic interventions and methodologies, and loss and grief.
• Educate and provide consultation to patients/families, support groups, and other health care professionals, including development and coordination of in-services, 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.
• Physically and emotionally perform the duties of the position.
• Use personal vehicle.