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Location

Port Alberni Home & Community Care Services (PAHCCS) - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4N1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600 ; As Required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$44.85 - $56.02

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Aug. 18 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 Skilled Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

As a member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing client-centered care for a multi-site operation, 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

Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognised university; Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers ; Post-degree preparation in program specific areas, such as Gerontology or Palliative Care, preferred; 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.
- Demonstrate counseling skills, including crisis, loss and grief counseling.
- Educate and provide consultation to clients/caregivers/families, support groups, and other health care professionals, including development and coordination of inservices, presentations and facilitation skills.
- Meet deadlines.
- Determine and deal with emergent situations.
- Organize, prioritize and coordinate workload in a complex environment.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff and other health care providers.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Foster good public relations.
- Work independently and as a member of, and/or provide leadership to, a multidisciplinary health care team.

📌 Social Worker (Port Alberni)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Port Alberni