Social Worker

Close Date May. 10 2026 Location Duncan Government Street Health Centre - MHAS (DGSHC) - Duncan, BC V9L 1A3 CA (Primary) Ladysmith Community Health Centre (LCHC) - Ladysmith, BC V0R 2E0 CA Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site Yes Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement Shift Start Time/End Time 0830-1630 Days Off Weekend/Stats Vacancy Type Regular FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $44.85 - $56.02 Paid FTE 1.00 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75.00 Planned Start Date May. 19 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) 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

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Working without General clinical supervision, and, as a member of a multidisciplinary community health care team providing client-centered care, the Social Worker provides assessment, care planning, intervention, consultation, and referral for services to clients and their caregivers/families where the social, economic, emotional or psychological circumstances of the client presents barriers to care and/or an optimum level of function.

Qualifications

• Education, Training And Experience Masters of Social Work degree from a recognized university; Current full registration with BC College of Social Workers. Working knowledge and familiarity with various community based health and human services; and Two (2) years recent, related experience; or An equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Drivers License. Skills And Abilities
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of applicable legislation.
• Educate and provide consultation to clients/caregivers/families, support groups, and other health care.
• professionals, including development and coordination of in-services, presentations and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of community resources, such as social, health and welfare programs, acts and.
• policies.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of emotional and mental health issues related to illness and injury and patient/family cultural dynamics.