Social Worker 2 - Case Manager - Continuing Care

Come work as a Social Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Social Worker with a Master's Degree to join its Long Term Care team in Richmond, BC in a Case Management capacity. Apply today to join our team!

As a Social Worker with the Long Term Care Team you will

• Provide Home and Community Care assessments.
• Conduct social and psychosocial assessments, and provide individual, family and group counselling services.
• Plan with clients for care and support in accordance with their health needs.
• Provide case management services and clinical and consultative social work services to a select population of clients and families experiencing brittle support systems, family conflict, social functioning and mood and behaviour issues.
• Provide continuity of care across the continuum by liaising with team members, developing/evaluating care plans and coordinating, implementing clinical interventions, evaluating client outcomes based on client goals for care, and coordinating ongoing care and supporting transition.
• Identify applicable community resources for clients, and contribute to the effectiveness and development of community resources.
• Attend interdisciplinary clinical/case conferences.
• Maintain client records.
• Consult, confer, and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, physicians, educational resources and other health care professionals to achieve excellence in client-centred education and research.

Education & Experience

• Valid BC Driver’s License. Local area travel requires the use of personal vehicle.
• Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
• Three (3) years’ recent, related experience in case management working with geriatric clients and adults with chronic and acute illness or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of case management practice within a client and family centred care model for clients with complex health care needs.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict resolutions.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health and community resources related to the care of clients and care givers.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement project action plans and accomplish objectives.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of supplies and materials utilized in the provision of community based care service.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct social and psychosocial assessments
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, coach and facilitate clients and families/care givers/care givers individually or in group settings.
• Comprehensive knowledge of evidence based practice related to care of clients needing supportive case management.
• Demonstrated ability to apply systems theory to practice in Social Work assessment and intervention.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize mediation, conflict resolution and counselling skills.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with, and deal effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, clients and their families/care givers, and staff of outside agencies.
• Demonstrated ability in conducting physical, mental, psychosocial/functional environmental assessments.
• Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated ability to apply intensive case management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve using sound judgment in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of client care.
• Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated ability to apply chronic disease management and health promotion principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in collaboration with others.
• Broad knowledge of systems thinking as it relates to the social work process.

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 the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

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.

• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.