QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university; and Registered and in valuable standing with the British Columbia College of Social Workers; and Two years' experience in a health care setting, preferably in the areas of Gerontology or Chronic Diseases; and Must have a working knowledge of health care-related legislation and community resources and programs.

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Skills And Abilities Assessment and Treatment: Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.

Teaching: Ability to teach clients and others both one-on-one and in groups.

Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.

Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff and members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written, computer communication means.

Ability to effectively apply conflict resolution skills..

Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources)



to problem-solve and make decisions effectively.

Applies the problem solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision making skills using a systems approach.

Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice: Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.

Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities.

Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team and collaborates across disciplines.

Leadership: Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovation, implementation of IH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.

Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.

Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills including windows based programs.

Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing.

Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

📌 Social Worker (Bachelor), Long-Term Care (Port Alberni)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Port Alberni