Social Worker - Adult Protection Clinical Lead (P2BE)

Vancouver Coastal Health•Squamish, BC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with the vision and values of the organization, this position is responsible for supporting interdisciplinary staff and leadership across the designated Community of Care (CoC) as the adult protection lead. Provides consultation, education, mentorship, complex care planning and clinical guidance within the context of a client and family-centred care model, to ensure practice and organizational compliance with the statutory obligations and regulations of the Adult Guardianship Act (AGA); develops decision support tools and policies, and recommends changes to practice to improve by analysing current literature and national trends. The Adult Protection Clinical Lead provides consultation, mentorship, education and support to staff about all aspects of abuse, whether it be Adult Guardianship, Adult Protection and/or Domestic Violence as applicable to the designated portfolio, and applies knowledge of resources and intervention strategies to assist those impacted by adult abuse, neglect and self-neglect.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited University.
Post graduate continuing education training in working with vulnerable/incapable adults (i.e. Full completion of the ReAct Adult Protection Curriculum (Modules 1 – 11)).
Five (5) years’ recent, related experience in working with issues of adult abuse and neglect and self-neglect with vulnerable adults including recent social work experience working within the complex mental health and older adult populations and understanding of the patient and family dynamics of Abuse and Neglect.
A Qualified Health Care Provider (as defined by AGA 2.1) and has experience conducting assessments of incapability under Statutory Property Guardianship (AGA 2.1) and Health Care Consent and Care Facility Admissions Part 3 or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
Current BC Driver’s License and access to a vehicle for travel within the region, as required.
Comprehensive knowledge of social work theory and practice.
Thorough knowledge of social work methodologies, Adult Guardianship Act, including Statutory Property Guardianship Regulation, the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent and Care Facility Admissions Act, Representation Agreement Act, Patients Property Act, Power of Attorney Act and other relevant legislation and VCH policies, government policies/procedures, medical and public health issues and domestic violence.
Comprehensive knowledge of ethical decision-making and its application, as well as a comprehensive understanding of tolerable verses intolerable risk. Knowledge with respect to safety issues and confidentiality.
Comprehensive knowledge of trauma informed care.
Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous Cultural Safety and the ability to provide culturally safe care to Indigenous people, families, and community.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of geriatrics, domestic violence, complex family and cultural dynamics, developmental stages in the individual and family life cycle and psychosocial issues that may arise in response to changing health and dependency needs.
Knowledge of adult education principles and ability to effectively teach and facilitate groups.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of abuse, dementia and mental illness and ability to assess for capacity.
Comprehensive knowledge of community resources in the area of adult abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and domestic violence.
Strong clinical expertise and sound judgment in working with individuals, families and systems, as well as the alleged/suspected abuser.
Ability to work effectively with others, including understanding the roles of other disciplines, working as part of a multidisciplinary team, working effectively in a multicultural environment and working independently.
Broad knowledge of research methodology.
Demonstrated computer literacy skills with current applications and equipment relevant to the program.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in a culturally safe manner with patients, caregivers, staff and community partners.

Responsibilities

Supporting interdisciplinary staff and leadership across the designated Community of Care (CoC) as the adult protection lead.
Providing consultation, education, mentorship, complex care planning and clinical guidance within the context of a client and family-centred care model.
Ensuring practice and organizational compliance with the statutory obligations and regulations of the Adult Guardianship Act (AGA).
Developing decision support tools and policies, and recommending changes to practice to improve by analysing current literature and national trends.
Providing consultation, mentorship, education and support to staff about all aspects of abuse, whether it be Adult Guardianship, Adult Protection and/or Domestic Violence as applicable to the designated portfolio.
Applying knowledge of resources and intervention strategies to assist those impacted by adult abuse, neglect and self-neglect.
Conducting complex psychosocial assessments including those related to investigations of alleged Abuse, Neglect and Self Neglect.
Making sensitive and insightful observations of individuals and to determine a course of intervention.
Developing and implementing Support and Assistance Plans, and other Emergency Provision under AGA and coordinates a multisystem support network in accordance with VCH Guideline: Responding to Abuse, Neglect or Self-Neglect of Vulnerable Adults for DR and DRCs.
Effectively accessing the health care system and community resources on behalf of patients, and families.
Working effectively with others, including understanding the roles of other disciplines, working as part of a multidisciplinary team, working effectively in a multicultural environment and working independently.
Organizing and prioritizing workload in a complex work environment.
Recognizing and dealing with emergent situations and exercising reasonable judgment when dealing with patients, families and staff.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
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

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