Job Description

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 team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
This position will support two teams under the Youth Substance Use Service portfolio. SHIFT is a community based withdrawal and substance use management program for youth who want to make changes to their substance use in the community. The Social Worker will also support the Youth Intensive Case Management Team which is a multidisciplinary team that provides client-centered, and culturally sensitive services to youth with complex needs including substance use and mental health challenges.
As a Social Worker with VCH 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, maintaining records, attend interdisciplinary clinical/case conferences, identify applicable community resources for clients and facilitate care throughout the continuum.

Qualifications
Education & Experience

• Degree in Social Work. Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
• Two (2) years' recent experience working with marginalized youth and young adult clients with multiple barriers including mental health and substance use issues, homeless and complex trauma, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Local area travel may require the use of personal vehicle. Valid BC Drivers License.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of systems thinking as it relates to social work process. Knowledge of youth and young adult services in the lower mainland.
• Knowledge of the health care system. Demonstrated group facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of the theories related to substance use and how they relate to trauma.
• Demonstrated understanding of the local (i.e. Downtown Eastside) and regional initiatives that may impact patient care, resource access or practice guidelines in this local clinic setting.
• Basic knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in healthcare.
• Basic knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to the client. Demonstrated ability to conduct biopsychosocial spiritual and risk 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.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to apply of Trauma Informed Principles to practice.
• Demonstrated ability to apply culturally safe and competent care, including when working with Indigenous peoples.
• Demonstrated ability to apply Harm Reduction principles.
• Demonstrated understanding of health care ethics and ability to incorporate ethical decision making in practice.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail software.

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.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
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

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.
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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