Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time 08:00-16:00 and as required Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $42.27 - $52.81 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Feb. 10 2025 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.
Under the general supervision of the Clinical Lead Social Worker, and as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing patient-centered care, the Social Worker provides assessment, care planning, intervention, consultation, and referral for services where the social, economic, emotional or psychological circumstances of the patient 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 Mental Health, Child Youth & Family, Palliative Care, Rehabilitation preferred; and one (1) year recent, related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And AbilitiesDemonstrate a working knowledge of applicable legislation.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.Demonstrate an understanding of the frameworks of other health care disciplines.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, 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.Initiate, develop and carry out research activities.Physically and emotionally perform the duties of the position. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD1680.pdf Additional information for applicants Hospital social workers work on an interdisciplinary team and provide complex social work and discharge planning to patients and their families. All acute care social workers are Designated Responders under the Adult Guardianship Act and must investigate, assess and intervene in all matters related to allegations of Adult abuse, neglect or self-neglect. All social workers MUST have a social work degree (BSW or MSW) and MUST be registered with the British Columbia College of Social Workers. Additional Clauses Requisition CA Health Science Professionals Affiliation/Union HSA