Port Alberni Home & Community Care Services (PAHCCS) - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4N1 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementTravel between multiple sites may be requiredShift Start Time/End Time0800-1600 ; As RequiredDays OffAs requiredVacancy TypeCasualSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$44.85 - $56.02Paid FTEN/AWorked BI-WEEKLY HOURSN/APlanned Start DateAug. 18 2026Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentNoCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)Required for Professional RegistrationJob DescriptionIn 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 ExperienceBachelor of Social Work degree from a recognised university; Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers ; Post-degree preparationin 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 AbilitiesDemonstrate 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.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 positive public relations.Work independently and as a member of, and/or provide leadership to, a multidisciplinary health care team.Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.Keyboard at 30 wpm.Physically and emotionally perform the duties of the position.

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