Job Description

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour Why Fraser Health?:

We are currently hiring for a

Temporary Full Time Social Worker, Seniors Outreach

to join our

Seniors & Complex Care and Assisted Living

team

located in

Burnaby, B.C.

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Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited, to:Four weeks of vacation to start Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan 87% maternity top-up 50% subsidy on Translink passes

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Detailed Overview: Provides social work services in accordance with the BC College of Social Workers standards of practice, Fraser Health mission, values and in collaboration and partnership with private and public community based organizations providing services to older adults who are frail, isolated/marginalized, at risk and may be hard to reach. Provides comprehensive services including psychosocial assessments and therapeutic support to clients and their families; serves as liaison with community agencies and participates in educational services, planning, program development and consultative support to the interprofessional team in the development and enhancement of services for this community population. Responsibilities:
Provides comprehensive therapeutic services to adults who are frail, isolated/marginalized, at risk and may be hard to reach; explores psychosocial response to identify problems, personal concerns, treatment objectives and facilitates change in copying style, behaviour, attitude and feelings; participates with the client, families, community supports and the interprofessional team to coordinate services, manage cases and facilitates meetings.

Conducts comprehensive social work and psychosocial assessments by interviewing the client and families, obtaining relevant information, gathering social data and interpreting the data using a variety of tools, in accordance with professional standards, clinical practices.

Collaborates with the interprofessional team and private and public community-based service providers in client care planning; follows up and provides ongoing monitoring of complex psychosocial situations; evaluates client response to interventions.

Partners with community services, health and social agencies including provincial Ministries, physicians and other primary care providers in the assessment and management of individuals at risk, making referrals to appropriate resources when longer term treatment or follow-up is required.

Arranges and participates in joint home/outreach visits to clients and/or families with other health care professionals, as required, provides advice to clients and/or caregivers about available community resources.

Acts as a clinical resource for clients and their families by providing information regarding community resources and access to these resources, facilitating referrals where appropriate; facilitates the development of resources by identifying services needed.

Determines if client is capable of making decisions around client care plans, in collaboration with the interprofessional team; promotes client autonomy by ensuring their participation in the planning and decision making and the development of problem solving abilities where possible and respecting the client's right to privacy and confidentiality. Participates in quality improvement activities by providing input into the development, implementation and evaluation of program goals, objectives, policies and procedures.

Develops, coordinates and delivers relevant educational programs, psycho-educational and support groups and/or training for clients, families and community agencies on psychosocial issues related to health, illness and disability, particularly within this population.

Maintains client records by documenting assessments, charting information and preparing progress notes and reports in accordance with established standards, policies, procedures, and current regulatory requirements.

Maintains a variety of records such as workload statistics by recording information into approved formats, collating data, analyzing trends, accounting for variances, preparing reports as required and providing recommendations to the Manager, Clinical Operations, as required.

Participates on local committees and planning bodies to identify opportunities for change, assess available resources, analyze outcomes and identify areas to enhance client care services and reduce service gaps. Engages in related research activities and program planning.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Qualifications:

Education and Experience

Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.



Two (2) years of recent related experience in a complex health care environment working with vulnerable seniors, or an equivalent combination of social work education, training and experience.



Valid BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Skills and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of clinical practice models related to vulnerable frail seniors, families and groups. Ability to conduct comprehensive social work and psychosocial assessments. Comprehensive therapeutic skills which could include crisis counseling and brief therapeutic interventions applicable to clients, families and their support networks. Comprehensive knowledge of pertinent/relevant health care and privacy legislation. Ability to educate and provide consultation to clients, families and community agency health professionals. Ability to work independently and with others including working effectively in a multicultural environment, as part of an interprofessional team. Ability to community effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a complex environment. Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications. * Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.