131044 - Social Worker 1 - Bachelor of Social Work

Social Worker 1 - Bachelor of Social Work Job ID 2024-131044 City Vancouver Work Location Heatley Community Hlth Centre Department Strathcona Mental Health Home Worksite 11 - VC Mental Health Serv Labour Agreement Health Science Professionals Union 400 - HS Professional HSA Position Type Baseline Job Status Regular Full-Time FTE 1.00 Standard Hours / Week 37.50 Job Category Social Work Salary Grade 12 Min Hourly CAD $42.27/Hr. Max Hourly CAD $52.81/Hr. Shift Times 0830-1830 Days Off Monday, Saturday, Stats, Sunday Position Start Date As soon as possible Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27/Hr. - CAD $52.81/Hr. Job Summary Come work as a Social Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Social Worker to join the Strathcona Mental Health team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team! As a Social Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health you will: Be responsible for providing clinical and consultative social work services of a general nature to clients and families. Conduct social assessments, assist clients with system navigation and practical needs related to social determinants of health, maintain records, attend interdisciplinary clinical/case conferences, identify applicable community resources for clients and facilitate care throughout the continuum. Qualifications Education & Experience Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an approved school of Social Work. Two (2) years’ recent related experience working with marginalized clients with multiple health issues (i.e. HIV and mental health and substance use issues) in community based or Indigenous-led or First Nations organizations, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes. Knowledge & Abilities Basic knowledge of systems thinking as it relates to social work process. Working knowledge of counselling skills. Understanding of local (i.e. Downtown Eastside) and other regional initiatives that may affect patient care, resource access or practice guidelines in this local clinic setting. General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care. Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety. Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safety care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations Working knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in healthcare. Working knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to the client. Demonstrated ability to conduct psychosocial 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. Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Closing Statement 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. WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work. Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed. We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.*** Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health. 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