Job Description

POSTING:

HEU 098H25

STATUS:

Regular Full Time

CLASSIFICATION:

(15502) Emerge Case Worker

PCN:

03002003002

WORK AREA:

Central City Lodge

WORK ADDRESS:

415 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0T3

EFFECTIVE DATE:

To be confirmed

HOURS:

75 Hours Bi-Weekly (1 FTE)

Days; Mon-Friday 1000 - 1800

Days off; Saturday, Sunday

SALARY:

$33.28 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Caseworker provides assistance to clients in the program to access treatment or counseling services or reentry into the community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Interviews referred clients with alcohol and drug problems to identify their needs.

2. Identifies problems of clients by contacting the referring agencies:- alcohol and drug outpatient counseling services, detox services, to determine clients' needs and develop a plan of assistance for the clients.

3. Reviews on a daily basis clients' participation and suggests necessary changes to his plan as required.

4. Provides assistance to clients on an individual, family and group basis.

5. Facilitates contact with appropriate ongoing community services such as outpatient counseling, treatment center, for clients prior to discharge from the program.

6. Attends a variety of meetings and committees such as quality assurance program, staff in-service, continuing education programs, approved work related conferences and seminars as required by administration.

7. Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience:

Graduation from a recognized degree program in Social Science One year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to deal with others effectively Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to operate related equipment Ability to organize work.

This posting will remain open until successfully filled. All internal applicants received

by 08:30 am October 28, 2025 will be given first consideration.