Outreach Social Worker, Oak Tree Clinic – BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre

Job title: Outreach Social Worker, Oak Tree Clinic – BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre

Job description: Outreach Social Worker, Oak Tree Clinic
BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre
Vancouver, BC

The Outreach Social Worker provides social work services, including psychosocial assessments and intervention, service utilization and access to resources for patients such as designated/marginalized HIV positive women and/or youth and their families who are receiving care at Oak Tree Clinic. The Outreach Social Worker will liaise extensively with community resources and healthcare providers, and provides consultation to team members and relevant community agencies regarding child welfare concerns. This position reports to the Program Manager, Oak Tree Clinic, for administrative/support issues and the Professional Practice Leader, Social Work for clinical and practice issues.

What you’ll do

• Conduct psychosocial and family assessments by methods such as interviewing the patient and family, obtaining relevant information, gathering social data regarding the patient and family and formulation of assessment and plan of intervention, in accordance with professional practice standards and clinical policies.
• Provide consultation to team members and relevant community services by assessing child welfare concerns, being knowledgeable of risk indicators and helping the identification of risk situations, provide consultation from a psycho-social perspective, and make appropriate referrals accordingly.
• Facilitate attendance of patients to the Oak Tree Clinic by escorting or accompanying them to appointments as necessary, and by offering psycho-social support. The Outreach Social Worker may assist HIV positive youth and/or marginalized women and children (including patients living in the Downtown East Side) to access other resources such as education, recreation, social supports, food and housing and provides on-going advocacy and counselling.
• Assist patients in accessing benefits or assistance as appropriate and provides assessment and planning on issues related to HIV, social determinants of health such as income security, housing, social networks, self-efficacy and self-care.
• Act in an advocacy role with government agencies (MEIA, MCFD), health care providers and landlords.
• Act as a liaison and advocate between various agencies by acting as an inter agency link. Keep Oak Tree employees current on services available and informs other agencies and clients on services Oak Tree Clinic provides.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Minimum one (1) year’s recent related experience working with the relevant patient population such as HIV positive women and/or youth as well as experience working with marginalized populations and First Nations people 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 and be eligible for membership in car sharing.

You have the ability to:

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Social Work theory and practice.
• Conduct and document a comprehensive psychosocial assessment.
• Work with marginalized and culturally diverse populations including those with chemical dependency, mental illness, and HIV.
• Demonstrate listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and lead to a cooperative approach to problem solving within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Demonstrate working knowledge and familiarity with health and social service programs for women and/or youth and families.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques and First-aid.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

• Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time (0.80 FTE until February 12, 2025)
Wage: $39.14 to $48.88 per hour
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 2N9
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday; 0830-1630
Requisition Number: 158432E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

(BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education.

BCW is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

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PHSA and BCW are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

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Labor Agreement Health Science Professionals
Requisition # 158432E-2411719
Work Site 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Job Type Temporary, Part-Time
Temporary Duration N/A
FTE 0.80
Hours of Work 0830-1630
Work Days Monday – Thursday
Expiry Date 21-Feb-2024

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