Wellness Coordinator/Social Worker

Squamish Nation • District of North Vancouver, BC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Yúustway Health and Wellness as a Wellness Coordinator/Social Worker to support the holistic health and wellness of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh people, families, and community members. This role is rooted in Squamish Nation values and guided by snew̓íyelh (teachings), wenáxws (respect), and community connection, providing culturally safe, trauma‑informed, and strengths‑based support across mental health, substance use, and concurrent disorders. Working within the Kaľnúmet Primary Care team, you will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, Elders, traditional healers, and community partners to ensure coordinated, wraparound care from birth through end of life. This is a permanent full-time position in North Vancouver, offering an opportunity to do deeply impactful work in a community‑based, interdisciplinary environment that honours Indigenous ways of knowing, healing, and being.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
• Registered with the BC College of Social Workers (in good standing).
• 3+ years recent experience in mental health, substance use, and/or concurrent disorders.
• Strong experience in clinical counselling, case management, and outreach.
• Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous Cultural Safety, humility, and respectful practice.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to remain calm, professional, and compassionate under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage complex caseloads.
• Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
• Comfort using EMRs, databases, and Microsoft Office; ability to learn new systems.
• Valid BC Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel within the North Shore and Squamish Valley.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a First Nations or Indigenous community (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment, case formulation, and wellness planning for individuals and families.
• Deliver short‑term individual and group counselling, including mental health, substance use, family, and suicide risk assessments.
• Conduct mental health and substance use intakes and develop individualized Wellness Plans.
• Use trauma‑informed, harm‑reduction, and culturally safe approaches in all client interactions.
• Provide outreach services, including creative strategies to engage hard‑to‑reach community members.
• Participate actively in interdisciplinary case management meetings within Primary Care.
• Collaborate with Primary Care, Home & Community Care, and Community Health & Wellness teams to support coordinated care.
• Support clients in navigating health and social systems, including hospitals, treatment programs, and allied services.
• Coordinate and advocate for temporary or permanent housing supports, including post‑hospital discharge.
• Maintain accurate, confidential clinical documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Support community wellness events, groups, and health promotion activities.
• Contribute to program improvement through reporting, communication of service gaps, and team collaboration.

Benefits

• Impactful Work
• Professional Growth – We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development
• Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes
• Extended medical and dental
• Pension matching
• Supplementary savings
• Professional development budget

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees