Long Term Care Case Manager - Social Worker - (233553)

Close Date

Location

Salt Spring Island Health Unit (SSHU) - Salt Spring Island, BC V8k 1T1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

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. 10 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

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.

Reporting to the designated manager within Home and Community Care, the Home and Community Care Case Manager, Social Worker works as a member of an inter-professional health care team, is responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, reviewing and evaluating the care needs of clients and their caregivers/families requiring community based services; fosters and promotes continuity of care and co-operative partnerships by liaising with residential care facilities, acute care hospitals and other programs/organizations involved in the provision of services; and may work in multiple settings such as residential care, assisted living, acute care and in the community.





QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Baccalaureate degree in Social Work from a recognized university. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers. Post-degree preparation on program specific area, such as Gerontology or Palliative Care. Three (3) years' recent related experience in gerontology, including two years' community health experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Driver's license.

Skills And Abilities

- Apply social work process as required and described in the BC College of Social Workers Practice Standards and Code of Ethics
- Demonstrate competence in social work practice in areas such as chronic disease management, health promotion and illness prevention
- Work effectively as part of a inter-qualified health care team, with other staff, other programs/organizations, and with clients and their caregivers/families
- Work independently and as a member of a team
- Resolve conflict, problem-solve and build consensus
- Utilize sound judgment, good observation and assessment skills, tact and empathy
- Fact-find, seek out information and/or resources
- Intervene in crisis or difficult situation
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of applicable legislation
- Organize and prioritize care needs and delivery of care
- Maintain a commitment to continuing professional development as required by the employer
- Foster and promote good public relations
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Deal with others effectively
- Operate related equipment, including computers and software
- Physically and emotionally able to carry out the duties of the position

📌 Long Term Care Case Manager - Social Worker (Salt Spring Island)
🏢 Vancouver Island Health Authority
📍 Salt Spring Island