Social Worker

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. Requirements · Minimum bachelor’s degree of Social Work. A Master of Social Work is preferred. · Current registration in good standing with the British Columbia College of Social Workers · Minimum of one year of experience providing services to seniors, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. About The Role This is a part-time (3 days per week) position Your comprehensive role will be integral to addressing the psychosocial needs of residence members, 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, when necessary, 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 counselling, 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. Your contribution to building a culture of health and safety will be instrumental. Your work location is in the seaside city of White Rock. Our Evergreen community is located at 1550 Oxford Street. About You As a social worker, you bring positivity and compassion to the workplace, fostering a sense of joy among 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, adhering to 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 and Benefits A competitive salary ranges from 35.52 to 51.27 by the HSP Master Collective Agreement. Vacation entitlement set at 4 weeks, prorated by the FTE. You'll also benefit from employer-paid benefits and an RRSP matching plan after three months of employment. About Us Baptist Housing provides enhanced living communities and exceptional care to over 2700 seniors in British Columbia. We provide long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and home support in our communities in Kelowna, Vancouver, and Victoria. We serve through a culture of caring where we put the wellness of our residents first in a person-centred approach. We live out a servant leadership model that collaborates in teams and builds strong relationships while exemplifying Christ-like values. We're a committed group of people who bring their whole selves to work, and we're also FUN We take what we do seriously, but not ourselves. We're affiliated with the Fellowship Pacific Baptist churches. 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. Competitive Compensation: Enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, a retirement savings plan, and paid vacation time. Recognition & Appreciation: Experience appreciation events and receive recognition awards through our team programs.

Location: White Rock, CA

Posted Date: 4/15/2024