Social Worker, Victoria (Permanent, Full-Time) Community Are you passionate about supporting moms and babies through meaningful social work in a compassionate, trauma-informed, faith-based workplace? Arrow Home is a residential recovery program supporting women and their babies. As the Social Worker, you will walk alongside participants throughout their time at Arrow Home, from their first contact with the program through intake, case management, recovery planning, parenting support, advocacy, and transition from the program. Using a trauma-informed approach that emphasizes safety, choice, collaboration, and personal agency, you will help participants identify their goals, build on their strengths, access community resources, navigate complex systems, and take meaningful steps toward recovery and greater independence. You will work closely with Program Participants, the Arrow Home team, government agencies, and community partners. You will support mothers in strengthening responsive parenting skills, healthy attachment, recognition of infant cues, and their children's safety and development. As part of UGM's Christian community, you will bring a faith-based relational approach to your work by building caring relationships, demonstrating the love of Christ, offering prayer, and inviting participants who are interested to explore the hope and teachings of Jesus Christ. This is a permanent, full-time position of 37.5 hours per week . The starting wage range is $35.20 to $38.46 per hour . Due to the nature of this role and the population served, this position is open to applicants who identify and live as women. Demonstrating the love of Christ, UGM feeds hope and changes lives through a faith-based continuum of care.




We are a proud member of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities and have been recognized as a Best Christian Workplace.

We offer
competitive salaries, generous vacation and sick leave, an RRSP matching program, and potential educational assistance and flexible work arrangements. Our extensive benefits plan is fully employer-paid and includes extended dental and medical coverage, as well as $4,500 per year in pooled paramedical expenses. Trauma-Informed Case Management, 40% Build safe, respectful, and collaborative relationships with participants using trauma-informed practices that emphasize safety, choice, personal control, and dignity. Support participants in establishing goals, monitoring progress, and developing individualized case plans related to housing, employment, substance use recovery, life skills, health, education, parenting, infant care, and other identified needs. Help participants identify next steps and connect with appropriate community services, recovery resources, and other supports. Advocate for participants and provide referrals to community resources that support their goals. Model healthy relationships and responsive parenting, providing coaching and skills development related to secure attachment, infant cues, nurturing interactions, and infant development. Provide support and leadership during crisis situations and serve as a resource to participants and other UGM staff.



Serve as the initial point of contact for individuals referred to Arrow Home. Support participants with transition planning through research, referrals, connections to services, and administrative support. Advocacy & Community Collaboration, 30% Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations, government ministries, service providers, individuals, and families involved in supporting participants and their babies. Participate in onsite and community-based meetings regarding the current and future well-being of participants and their children. Work collaboratively with participants, family members, Child Protection Social Workers, community supports, and the Arrow Home team to establish and implement individualized action plans. Represent Arrow Home professionally and work with community partners in a respectful and culturally sensitive manner. Work collaboratively with the Recovery Care Team, providing consultation, guidance, and support to frontline staff. Contribute to crisis management and serve as a social work resource to the broader Arrow Home team. Participate in the on-call rotation. Lead or support group programming as required. Participate in staff meetings, training, professional development, and other team activities. Adhere to all UGM policies, practices, and procedures, including Occupational Health and Safety requirements. Bachelor of Social Work degree and current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers. Two to three years of related work experience, with knowledge of issues related to substance use disorder and recovery, poverty, and parenting. Valid Class 5 driver's licence. Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Demonstrated abilit

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