Social Worker Educator, Adult Guardianship and Vulnerable Adults

Providence Healthcare • Vancouver, BC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role supports Providence Health Care (PHC) inter-professional programs and teams as the adult protection educator and subject matter expert. The Social Worker Educator provides clinical education, consultation, and support to ensure organizational compliance with the Adult Guardianship Act (AGA). Key responsibilities include leading the development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of PHC’s Adult Guardianship Protection Program, managing the planning, revision, and delivery of ReACT Adult Protection education modules, and overseeing clinical and consultative services. The position ensures alignment of procedures related to adult abuse, neglect, and self-neglect, and represents PHC at provincial and regional committees. Additionally, the role involves developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited university
• Post-graduate continuing education in working with vulnerable/incapable adults, including completion of the ReAct Adult Protection Curriculum (Modules 1–10)
• Five (5) years of recent related experience working with adult abuse, neglect, and vulnerable adult populations
• One (1) year of teaching, preceptoring, and/or coaching experience
• Qualified health care provider (as defined by AGS 2.1) with experience conducting incapability assessments under statutory property guardianship (AGA 2.1) and health care consent and care facility admissions legislation, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers
• Comprehensive knowledge of social work theory and practice
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult guardianship, health care consent and care facility admissions, mental health legislation, patients property act, and related legislation
• Demonstrated ability to conduct complex social and psychosocial assessments, including investigations of abuse, neglect, and self-neglect
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical teaching, facilitation, mentorship, coaching, and presentations to individuals and groups
• Demonstrated ability to identify learning needs and provide clinical guidance and education
• Demonstrated ability to apply adult education principles
• Demonstrated ability to develop education programs and learning resources
• Ability to develop, review, evaluate, and write clinical protocols and guidelines
• Thorough knowledge of community resources and relevant legislation
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships
• Ability to apply critical thinking and resolve complex problems
• Knowledge of research methodology and processes
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and health care providers
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within an inter-professional team
• Demonstrated ability to manage and guide conflict resolution
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple responsibilities
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to operate related equipment

Responsibilities

• Supports PHC inter-professional programs/teams as the adult protection educator and subject matter expert.
• Provides clinical education, consultation, and support to ensure organizational compliance with the Adult Guardianship Act (AGA).
• Leads the development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of PHC’s Adult Guardianship Protection Program.
• Manages the planning, revision, and delivery of ReACT Adult Protection education modules for Social Work staff across PHC.
• Oversees clinical and consultative services by providing leadership and guidance on adult protection cases, policy development, and implementation.
• Ensures assessment and alignment of procedures related to adult abuse, neglect, and self-neglect in accordance with AGA and Designated Agency obligations.
• Represents PHC at provincial and regional committees (e.g., AGAPAC, Regional Adult Protection Committee, HAAGCOP).
• Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including patients and families, government representatives, legal counsel, insurers, and community agencies.
• Develops, plans, and evaluates the ongoing enhancement of the Adult Guardianship Protection Program across PHC, integrating best practices in adult education and ensuring compliance with the Adult Guardianship Act (AGA).
• Oversees chart audits in collaboration with Risk, Legal and Ethics to evaluate use of emergency assistance provisions, analyzes trends, and provides recommendations to improve practice and staff learning.
• Leads the development of policies, practice guidelines, and clinical tools related to adult protection work.
• Delivers ReACT Adult Protection curriculum education, identifies learning needs, and supports orientation and ongoing staff development using varied teaching strategies.
• Plans and coordinates education sessions, tracks attendance, evaluates program effectiveness, and promotes continuous learning opportunities.
• Acts as a clinical resource and mentor to staff and interdisciplinary teams, providing guidance on complex cases involving abuse, neglect, and incapability assessments.
• Builds and maintains strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, advocating for vulnerable adults and supporting coordinated care and safety planning.
• Represents PHC on provincial and regional committees, contributing to legislative, policy, and practice developments related to adult guardianship.
• Participates in inter-professional care planning for patients with complex adult guardianship needs, supporting assessment, care planning, and discharge coordination.
• Contributes to quality improvement, research, and program evaluation initiatives, including data tracking, reporting, and identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery.

Benefits

• A competitive salary: The salary for this position is CAD $47.31/hr – CAD $59.10/hr.
• Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of individuals experiencing complex health and social challenges.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities: Providence Health Care supports innovative, integrated approaches to care, research, and teaching to meet the evolving needs of patients, families, and communities.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the dignity and independence of all persons and value the cultural richness that a diverse workforce brings to patient and resident care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees