Social Worker
Social Worker
Inglewood Care Center | West Vancouver, British Columbia| Part-Time
The Opportunity
At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized. As the Social Worker, you’ll serve as a part of the multidisciplinary care team, advocating for residents and assessing their psychosocial needs to enhance their well-being.
About The Role
*This is a part time position at 30 hours per week
Your comprehensive role will be integral to addressing the psychosocial needs of residents, ensuring their well-being, and fostering a supportive environment.
You'll assume multifaceted responsibilities encompassing both team and program leadership, as well as a vital role in health and safety oversight. You will adeptly model the Wellness Model of Care, inspiring your team to follow suit. Leading resident care conferences and facilitating end-of-service planning, you will also provide crucial crisis intervention and debriefing for residents, their loved ones, and team members.
In the realm of program leadership, you will offer adjustment counseling, assess eligibility for financial or material assistance, and collaborate with the care team for personalized service plans. Your role extends to resourcefully leading support groups, advocating for legislative programs, and revising policies when needed. You will foster invaluable relationships with residents, team members, and external agencies.
Bed matching and continuous quality improvement initiatives fall under your purview, along with maintaining a private pay waitlist. By prioritizing health and safety, you will identify and rectify unsafe situations, ensuring the adoption of secure work practices.
Situated on Taylor Way and Inglewood Avenue, our Inglewood community is just moments away from Ambleside Park, Capilano Park, and Capilano River Regional Park.
Requirements
Minimum bachelor's degree in social work. Master of Social Work preferred.
Current registration in good standing with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW).
Minimum of one year of experience providing services to seniors, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
About You
As the Social Worker, you bring positivity and compassion, fostering a joyful and supportive environment for team members and residents. Your strong communication skills, both written and verbal, make complex negotiations feel effortless. You build genuine relationships based on trust and empathy, modeling the values of Baptist Housing. Committed to growth, you continuously refine your skills and bring innovative ideas to improve the quality of life for the elderly. You excel at working independently or as part of a team, managing your workload with efficiency, and maintaining confidentiality.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range between $42.27 to $52.81 per hour.
Baptist Housing Careers
Our Promise
At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized. Joining Baptist Housing means becoming a part of a committed and compassionate team that strives to create a warm and relational community where you can confidently bring your whole self to work, knowing that your contributions are valued and recognized. Our people and our values are what set us apart, and together we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.
Why Work at Baptist Housing?
Meaningful Service: Your work matters! You can make a real impact on the lives of our residents. Your role is both fulfilling and purposeful.
Supportive & Fun Community: We're more than colleagues. Experience a supportive, safe and fun environment where we take our work seriously, but not ourselves.
Recognition & Appreciation: Experience appreciation events and receive recognition awards through our team programs.
How To Apply
Ready to make a difference? Click 'Apply' to join our team—we look forward to hearing from you!