Job post summary

Role: Social Worker

Pay: CA$37.00-CA$40.00 per hour

Job description:

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE THE REQUIRED CRUDENTIAL.

PURPOSE AND KEY FOCUS

To provide services and supports that promotes the Tsay Keh Dene Nation health and wellness

vision and plan. Under the direction of the Health and Wellness Director the Social Worker will be

responsible for developing and delivering services to community members with a focus on

enhancing mental health and working with families to prevent crisis.

JOB SUMMARY

The Health & Wellness Social Worker provides culturally safe, community-based social work

services that support the social, emotional, mental, and holistic wellbeing of community members

across the lifespan. The role functions within an interdisciplinary health and wellness team and

applies a case management approach to support individuals, families, and households with

complex and intersecting needs.

This position recognizes the ongoing impacts of colonialism, intergenerational trauma, housing

insecurity, systemic barriers, and the social determinants of health. Services are delivered both

on-reserve and o:-reserve, supporting community members where they reside, travel, or access

care and services.

Practice is relational, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and grounded in respect for local culture,

protocols, and ways of being.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Reports to the Health and Wellness Director

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Case Management & Direct Support

 Provide case management services for individuals and families with complex health,

wellness, housing, and social needs

 Conduct intake, assessment, care planning, coordination, follow-up, and transition

planning

 Provide supportive counselling, crisis intervention, and advocacy using culturally grounded

and trauma-informed approaches

 Support clients experiencing mental health concerns, substance use, grief and loss, family

violence, homelessness, or housing instability

Supportive Housing & Advocacy

 Advocate for safe, stable, and culturally appropriate housing for community members both

on- and o:-reserve

 Support individuals living in supportive, transitional, or at-risk housing through care

coordination and tenancy-related advocacy

 Liaise with housing providers, Band administration, health teams, and external agencies to

address housing barriers, eviction risks, and safety concerns

 Assist with applications, documentation, and follow-up related to housing, income

assistance, disability benefits, and related supports

 Advocate for supportive services and reasonable accommodations for clients with complex

needs to promote housing stability

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

 Work as part of an interdisciplinary health and wellness team, contributing social work





expertise to shared planning and coordinated care

 Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences, care planning meetings, and service

integration activities

 Collaborate with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, housing sta:, mental health workers, nurses,

visiting clinicians, and leadership

 Support continuity of care across programs, disciplines, and jurisdictions

On- and O:-Reserve Scope

 Support community members living on-reserve and o:-reserve, including during medical

travel or when accessing regional services

 Provide system navigation and advocacy across First Nations, provincial, and federal

systems

 Coordinate with o:-reserve agencies, hospitals, housing providers, and service

organizations to ensure continuity and culturally safe transitions

Community-Based & Preventive Work

 Support community wellness initiatives, outreach, and group activities aligned with

community priorities

 Contribute to prevention and early intervention e:orts related to housing stability, safety,

and wellbeing

 Participate in community gatherings, cultural activities, or on-the-land initiatives when

appropriate and invited

Documentation & Professional Practice

 Maintain clear, timely documentation consistent with organizational, community, and

regulatory requirements

 Contribute to program planning, reporting, and quality improvement activities

 Uphold social work ethics, professional standards, and community-specific policies and

protocols

 Performs other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

 Bachelor degree in a relevant profession, Social Work preferred

 Eligible for BC registration with relevant professional discipline

- Two years of relevant experience

- Experience working in First Nations Communities

 Or, equivalent combination of education and experience

- Valid BC driver’s license, class 5 and reliable vehicle

- Current First Aid/CPR certificate or willing to obtain

- Criminal records check with vulnerable sector clearance

Competencies (KSAs & Desired Attributes)

 Cultural awareness and sensitivity and knowledge of traditional Aboriginal wellness and

healing practices

 Proficiency in Federal and Provincial legislation and policies related to Child and Family

programs and services

 Knowledge of mental health/psychiatric conditions, substance abuse, individual and family

development stages,



and mental health act

 Experience with community outreach and crisis intervention

 Demonstrated e:ective communication, mediation, advocacy, teaching and rapport

building skills.

 Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment

 Communicate e:ectively, both verbally and in writing

 Ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary

team

 Ability to prioritize and organize workload

 Intermediate level computer/technological skills

 Desire to increase capacity through career development

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

The Social Worker will be required to stand for long periods while facilitating programs. The

incumbent may also spend extended periods sitting at a desk. The Community Social Worker may

also have to do some lifting of supplies and materials from time to time.

Environmental Conditions

The Social Worker may have to manage a number of cases at one time, and interruptions many

occur frequently to meet the needs of individuals. The Social Worker may find the environment to

be busy and noisy and will need excellent stress and time management skills. There will be some

exposure to varying weather conditions for case management activities. Client’s homes may

include smokers, pets or other sources of allergens. There is a potential to encounter dogs during

home visits.

Sensory Demands

Sensory demands include use of the computer, learning aids, and speaking much of the time. The

o:ice may be noisy and busy making it di:icult for the Social Worker to concentrate. The Social

Worker will be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances

and/or not attentive to personal health and safety for themselves or their homes. The Social Worker

may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the use of alcohol and

drugs, and the lack of personal care.

Mental Demands

The Social Worker will need to maintain a calm, respectful yet firm demeanor requiring cognitive

e:ort to deal with various behavior and needs of clients. The Social Worker may regularly face

stressful situations due to the sensitive nature of the program. Varying sources of stress may

include:

- Regularly dealing with personal situations involving clients, which include both crisis and

emergencies

- The need to manage the activities of others and the requirement to regularly manage families and

outside agencies

- Potential to manage situations with suicidal individuals

- At times when required the Community Social Worker may have to be available evenings and/or

weekends.

DIRECT REPORTS

None

CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCALE

Commensuration with experience and education

Work Location: In person

📌 Social Worker (Prince George)
🏢 Tsay Keh Dene Nation
📍 Prince George