Social Worker (BSW)

Notice

NOW ACCEPTING LATE INTERNAL APPLICATIONS: Please note that the internal competition for this position is now closed, however we are still accepting late applications from qualified internal candidates. Should you choose to apply, your application will only be considered after on-time internal applicants have been considered.

Description

JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a client and family centred care model and in accordance with the vision and values of the organization, this position is responsible for providing clinical and consultative social work services of a general nature to clients and families. Duties include conducting social assessments, providing counselling services, maintaining records, attending interdisciplinary clinical/case conferences, identifying applicable community resources for clients and facilitating care throughout the continuum.QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Bachelor of Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work and one (1) year post Bachelor of Social Work experience or successful completion of a practicum preferably in a health care setting.Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesBasic knowledge of systems thinking as it relates to social work process.Basic knowledge of counselling skills.Basic knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in healthcare.Basic knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to the client.Demonstrated ability to conduct social 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.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Basic Computer literacy.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.

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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 BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.