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About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Three (3) years’ recent, related experience in case management working with geriatric clients and adults with chronic and acute illness or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers
• Valid BC Driver’s License
• Local area travel requires the use of personal vehicle
• Demonstrated knowledge and demonstrated ability to apply intensive case management principles
• Demonstrated knowledge and demonstrated ability to apply chronic disease management and health promotion principles
• Demonstrated knowledge of case management practice within a client and family centred care model for clients with complex health care needs
• Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous Cultural Safety Education
• Demonstrated ability to apply systems theory to practice in Social Work assessment and intervention
• Demonstrated ability to conduct social and psychosocial assessments
• Demonstrated knowledge of systems thinking as it relates to the social work process
• Demonstrated ability to utilize mediation, conflict resolution and counselling skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence based practice related to care of clients needing supportive case management
• Demonstrated knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in client care
• Demonstrated knowledge of other health and community resources related to the care of clients and care givers
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools
• Broad knowledge of research process and methodology
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve using sound judgment in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of client care
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction
• Demonstrated ability to teach, coach and facilitate clients and families/care givers/care givers individually or in group settings
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement project action plans and accomplish objectives
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with, and deal effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, clients and their families/care givers, and staff of outside agencies
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict resolutions
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in collaboration with others
• Demonstrated ability in conducting psychosocial/functional environmental assessments
• Demonstrated skill and ability in the use of equipment, supplies and materials utilized in the provision of community based care service
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

Responsibilities

• Conducting functional and psychosocial assessments
• Providing individual, family/care giver and group counselling services
• Maintaining client records
• Attending interdisciplinary clinical/case conferences
• Identifying applicable community resources for clients
• Contributing to the effectiveness and development of community resources
• Planning with clients for their care and support in accordance with their health needs and chronic disease and self care principles
• Providing continuity of care across the continuum by liaising with team members
• Developing/evaluating care plans
• Coordinating and implementing clinical interventions
• Evaluating client outcomes based on client goals for care
• Coordinating ongoing care and supporting transition
• Consulting, conferring, and collaborating with multidisciplinary team members, physicians, educational resources and other health care professionals to achieve excellence in client-centred education and research

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