Fraser Health·Chilliwack, British Columbia
The Indigenous Health Liaison Social Worker provides culturally appropriate counselling and psychosocial support to Indigenous clients within hospital and community settings. They act as a liaison between clients, families, and service providers to facilitate access to care and promote health initiatives.
The salary range for this position is CAD $44.85 - $56.02 / hour Detailed Overview
Reporting to the Clinical Lead, Indigenous Health Liaison Team, the Indigenous Health Liaison Social Worker participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a variety of community and hospital settings.
Within the context of an Indigenous health care perspective, provides culturally appropriate counselling and intermediary services to First Nations, Metis and Inuit clients.
Plans, organizes, and evaluates clinical and psychosocial health care needs and services for Indigenous clients involving assessments, health teaching to clients, support, consultation, liaison, and referral to appropriate services.
The Liaison collaborates with other programs across Fraser Health as well as Indigenous partner organizations such as First Nations Health Authority and Metis Nation BC.
This position will facilitate connections between Indigenous clients and service providers to enhance access to Fraser Health services, with a culturally appropriate approach.
Qualifications: Education, Training & Experience
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.
People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.
We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.
Together, we are the heart of health care.
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Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and possess at least two years of recent clinical experience, including one year working with Indigenous populations. Current registration with the BC College of Social Workers and a valid driver's license are mandatory.
Market context
In British Columbia, Indigenous Health Liaison Social Worker roles are typically in demand where health systems need culturally safe support, care coordination, and advocacy for Indigenous patients and families. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a Bachelor’s in Social Work, current BC College registration, and experience working directly with Indigenous communities. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your registration status and prepare examples of culturally responsive clinical work before applying.
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