Position Summary
We are hiring for a permanent full-time Registered Social Worker at the Kootenay Boundary. This position works Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 16:30 and supports Renal clients and families, who may be affected by kidney disease and it’s related treatments.
What we offer:
We are one of Canada's Top 100 employers and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.
• Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience
• Reimbursement for eligible moving expenses
• Reimbursement for eligible registration fees
• Vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid benefits and services for you, and your eligible dependents
• Employer-matched contributions to our defined benefit pension plan
• Employer-paid education and development opportunities
• Consistent schedule and stability of a Unionized role
About the position:
The Social Worker provides comprehensive assessment, care planning and treatment coordination for designated clients and their families. Working collaboratively with other health care providers and the multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker provides 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 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 this location:
Trail is situated on the Columbia River in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia. It is a special place with a variety of real estate, outstanding recreational facilities and an abundance of outdoor activities. Breathtaking vistas, an active arts and culture community, and a variety of service clubs and organizations make Trail one of the most desirable communities in the Kootenay Boundary region.
We love it here…
"Trail has great opportunities for family recreational activities and the slower pace and lower cost of living makes it an ideal place to work, settle down and start a family. I love the wonderful array of beautiful scenery and wildlife, and the small community atmosphere makes it feel like home!” – Pamela Hanson, Pediatric/Maternity RN, KBRH
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 BC 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.