Job Description

Close Date

Location

Queen Alexandra Centre for Children\'s Health - Victoria, BC V8N 1V7 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600 or 0830-1430 or 0900-1700

Days Off

Weekend/Stats

Vacancy Type

Temp FT Project

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$40.53 - $50.62

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.0

Planned Start Date

May. 23 2023

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Aug. 31 2024

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration



In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, provides social work services and counselling to clients, to assist in meeting the developmental and psychosocial needs of clients and to enable clients to utilize social systems and medical care in order to achieve their optimal level of independence and health. Prepares social assessments and participates in inter-disciplinary teamwork and liaises with and obtains resources from community social health and welfare agencies. Clinical guidance/instruction is available from the Senior Therapist.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Masters of Social Work degree (MSW) from an accredited school of Social Work.Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.Two years recent related experience in a developmental paediatric setting or related field; experience with application of Family Centred practice; experience working with community agencies; working knowledge of acute health care, community living services and regional Ministry of Child & Family Development environments and of relevant legislation. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to collaborate with others effectively.
• Ability to work with children and families.
• Ability to use initiative and exercise judgment.
• Ability to establish priorities and organize workload.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Knowledge of assessment, group processes and ability to apply facilitation techniques.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Travel may be a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the program.

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Additional information for applicants

Additional funds have created for this temporary opportunity to work with the Vancouver Island Children\'s Assessment Network (VICAN) and be a part of multidisciplinary team assessments for complex children and youth. Team includes, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Developmental Pediatrics and occasionally psychiatry. Outreach trips occur occasionally and may require occasional trip to support family and clinicians. Remote work may also be possible.

Additional Clauses

Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.

Requisition CA

Health Science Professionals

Affiliation/Union

HSA

Island Health