Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time AS REQUIRED Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $42.27 - $52.81 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Dec. 2 2024 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Required for Professional Registration Job Description
In 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 AbilitiesDemonstrate 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. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD1679.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses Requisition CA Health Science Professionals Affiliation/Union HSA