Social Worker – Island Health

Job Title: Social Worker

Location: Victoria, BC

Job Description: Close DateJan. 3 2025LocationVictoria Health Unit – Victoria, BC V8T 3P7 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementTravel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirementShift Start Time/End Time0830-1648Days OffWeekend/StatsVacancy TypeTemp PTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$42.27 – $52.81Paid FTE0.84Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS60.00Planned Start DateJan. 6 2025Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)May. 20 2025Pending Return of IncumbentYesCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)Required for Professional RegistrationJob 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.Working without general supervision 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 recognised university; Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers ; Post-degree preparation in program specific areas, such as Gerontology or Palliative Care, preferred; 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 and grief counseling.
• Educate and provide consultation to clients/caregivers/families, support groups, and other health care professionals, including development and coordination of inservices, 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.

Company Name: Island Health

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