Position Summary
Creston Health Centre (CHC) is seeking a registered Social Worker to join our Home Health team. In this position, the Social Worker’s focus is providing coordinated, accessible, and client-centered care to individuals who require medical, personal, and social support in their homes. Days of work are rotating 08:00 to 16:00 and/or 16:00 to 22:00. A valid driver’s license is required. You may be required to drive a personal car on mileage and/or be assigned a fleet vehicle.
What we offer:
We offer welcoming workplaces along with a range of benefits, services and policies to support you at every stage of your career.
- Competitive pay and shift premiums
- Generous relocation assistance for eligible positions
- Employer-paid vacation starting at 4 weeks
- Employer-paid insurance, health and dental benefits
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Education and development opportunities
About us:
We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.
About the position:
The Home Health Transformation initiative is designed to support the growing demand for home-based care, driven by population growth and the increasing preference from clients to receive care at home. It aims to ensure that people can live independently with the support they need, in their own homes and communities. By incorporating digital health tools, telehealth, and other technologies, the initiative aims to improve communication and coordination among healthcare teams, as well as provide clients with easier access to care and support while in their homes.
The Social Worker will have a key role in a home health transformation team working both independently and collaboratively to provide exceptional social work services. Your responsibilities will include providing direct psychosocial care, counseling and group work, system navigation and advocacy, education and linkage to relevant specialized complex care resources while facilitating client self management. The Social Worker is responsible for providing and developing social work services to maintain or improve the health and social well-being and functioning of the identified population.
About the location:
Set in the lush Creston Valley, this charming town is surrounded by orchards, forests, and the stunning Selkirk Mountains. Known for its agricultural roots, Creston is a hub for fruit orchards, vineyards, and local farms, offering fresh produce and a vibrant farmers’ market. Beyond the town’s rural charm, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, cycling, and birdwatching, especially at the nearby Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area. With a welcoming community and a perfect blend of nature and agriculture, Creston is a peaceful retreat with plenty of opportunities for adventure.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited university.
- Two years recent related experience in a healthcare setting working with medically complex clients with concurrent disorders, or a combination of education, training and experience.
- Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
- Current valid driver’s license.
Comments
Interior Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating an environment free from discrimination. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience, and knowledge to enable us to provide high quality, accessible and culturally safe health services to everyone in the Interior Health region. We are committed to addressing existing inequities and barriers to achieving a diverse workforce, one that is representative of the communities we serve. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups.