Job Description

Social Worker - Key Worker/Foundry Burnaby - FTR

Position Title:

Social Worker - Key Worker/Foundry Burnaby

Division/Department:

Psychosocial

Reports to:

Director, Psychosocial & Adult Services

Positions Supervised:

n/a

Affiliation:

HSA

HSCIS Code:

50200

HSP Classification:

Social Worker Grade I - MSW

Pay Grade:

$42.27 - $52.68 per hour

Profile:

P1

Start Date:

July 22nd, 2025

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Psychosocial & Adult Services and working in collaboration with the clinical Social Work Team. This position will span the Burnaby Key Worker program and the Foundry Burnaby Youth and Family Advisory Committees. Both programs are aligned in supporting young people and their families in understanding and navigating systems of care, promoting inclusion, and providing individual and group support around complex social issues.

The Key Worker program supports children at youth 0-19 diagnoses with FASD and other prenatal substance use exposure and their families, using a Family-Centred Practice model. Key Workers provide individualized, strengths-based intervention to promote the social-emotional development of children and youth, enhance family functioning and strengthen parent capacity to support their child. This role will provide individual support and facilitate groups. Foundry Burnaby is currently in development. This role will support the monthly meetings of the Youth Advisory Committee and Family Advisory Committee. These groups will meet regularly to discuss issues relating to youth mental health in Burnaby to inform the development of Foundry Burnaby.

Responsibilities

Supports a caseload of families within the Key Worker program Provides psycho-social assessment, creates the service plan, and reviews outcomes in a timely manner. Works in collaboration with parent/caregivers to provide individualized support to children, youth and their families. In collaboration with other social workers, facilitates groups for clients and their families with opportunities for parent and family networking. Provides follow up support to clients as required. Maintains appropriate documentation and client records in accordance with established policies and procedures and BCCSW standards. Maintains workload statistics as required. Contributes to program reporting. Promotes and enhances inter-agency collaboration and communication in Burnaby by participating in inter-agency committees/meetings relating to well-being of young people in Burnaby. Provides presentations to community organizations about Key Worker and Foundry Burnaby services. Runs monthly meetings for Foundry Burnaby Youth and Family Advisory Committees and provides follow up support and communication to committee members between meetings. May involved occasional evening and weekend work. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

Master's degree in Social Work from an approved school of Social Work Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children, youth, and families with disabilities and/or mental health concerns. Experience facilitating groups is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and understanding of social-emotional development, family-centred practice, and cultural humility and safety practices. Proven collaboration, communication and consultation skills Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proven organization and time management skills are required Ability to adapt to change and embrace new technology Competency using a virtual platform, electronic client record system and word processing software

Working Conditions & Provisos

Must be registered with the BCCSW (regulatory body) Valid driver's license with reliable use of car for work with business insurance Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position


Internal Posting: June 24th, 2025 - July 4th, 2025


External Posting: June 24th, 2025 - Open until filled