Social Work Assistant

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Come work as a Social Work Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at UBC Hospital and supporting Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, BC! Within the context of a dynamic client and family centred care model and in accordance with the established mission, vision, values and objectives of the organization, works under the general operational supervision of the Patient Services Manager, clinical supervision from the Practice Coordinator and receives work direction from Social Workers in a team based environment and provides social work support services during the admission and discharge of patients/clients. Duties include interviewing clients/families/facilities for information, assisting clients to approach external resources, providing practical support to clients regarding benefits, housing, transportation, community resources, finances, and acquiring and maintaining a supply of up to date information and applications on services/agencies/resources.

Requirements

• Completion of a recognized Social Service Worker or Social Service Diploma Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to priorize and organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Works under the general operational supervision of the Patient Services Manager, clinical supervision from the Practice Coordinator and receives work direction from Social Workers in a team based environment.
• Provides social work support services during the admission and discharge of patients/clients.
• Interviews clients/families/facilities for information.
• Assists clients to approach external resources.
• Provides practical support to clients regarding benefits, housing, transportation, community resources, finances.
• Acquires and maintains a supply of up to date information and applications on services/agencies/resources.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree