Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time 0800-1600 Days Off Weekend/Stats Vacancy Type Temp FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $42.27 - $52.81 Paid FTE 1.00 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75.00 Planned Start Date Mar. 11 2025 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Dec. 3 2026 Pending Return of Incumbent Yes 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, (Island Health) patient 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 supervision 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 to patients and their caregivers/families 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 Gerontology or Palliative Care, preferred; Working knowledge and familiarity with various community based health and human services; and two (2) years of recent, related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And AbilitiesDemonstrate a working knowledge of applicable legislation.Demonstrate counseling skills, including crisis, loss and grief counseling.Ability to educate and provide consultation to patients/caregivers/families, support groups, and other health care professionals, including development and coordination of inservices, presentations and facilitation skills.Ability to meet deadlines.Ability to determine and deal with emergent situations.Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate workload in a complex environment.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff and other health care providers.Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.Ability to foster good public relations.Work independently and as a member of, and/or provide leadership to, a multidisciplinary health care team.Ability to problem-solve.Ability to resolve conflict.Ability to operate related equipment, including computerized systems.Keyboard at 30 wpm.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD5137.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses This position is eligible for up to a $20,000 signing bonus. Employees must meet eligibility criteria. Discuss your eligibility with a recruiter today! Requisition CA Health Science Professionals Affiliation/Union HSA