Social Worker (Masters) | Primary Care

Position Summary
We have a new permanent full-time Registered Social Worker (MSW) position supporting Primary Care in the community of Keremeos, B.C. This position works out of three areas including the South Similkameen Health Center, and both the Upper and Lower Similkameen Indigenous Band Office's. The Social Worker will be working Monday to Friday, 08:30-16:30 with dynamic, interdisciplinary teams at all three centers and will have a large and supportive Social Work network to support them.
The position requires completion of a Masters Degree of Social Work, along with a strong counselling background as well as generalist social work skills, and current full-practising Registration with the BC CSW.

What we offer:

We are one of Canada's Top 100 employers and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career. Including generous employer paid vacation and extended health and dental benefits.

• Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience
• Reimbursement for eligible moving expenses
• Reimbursement for eligible registration fees
• Vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid benefits and services for you, and your eligible dependents
• Employer-matched contributions to our defined benefit pension plan
• Employer-paid education and development opportunities
• Consistent schedule and stability of a Unionized role

About the position:

The Social Worker provides comprehensive therapeutic clinical counselling services to patients and families in the assigned clinical specialty area. Conducts comprehensive social work and psycho-social assessments of patients and families using a variety of modalities and in accordance with professional standards and clinical policies and practices and educates and provides consultation to patient, families and healthcare professionals. Provides leadership to the interdisciplinary team in care planning for the effective utilization of patient resources and participates as a member of local committees and planning bodies to identify areas for improved efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery to enhance patient care services and reduce gaps in the community. Develops, coordinates and delivers in-services, presentations, psycho-educational and support groups and initiates, develops and carries out research activities in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

About us:

We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.

About this location:

Keremeos is a beautiful town located on the banks of the Similkameen River less than 40 minutes from Penticton. Known as one of the fastest growing villages in B.C., Keremeos has seen unprecedented growth in recent years. Its residents enjoy mild winters, a dry climate, and long hot summers.

The Keremeos climate is ideal for fruit growing and is home to a number of award-winning wineries. The area has one of the highest concentrations of organic fruit and vegetable producers in B.C. Full of hiking and riding trails, including the pristine Cathedral Provincial Park, Keremeos is an active community.

Qualfications
Masters Degree of Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work.
One year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current full practising registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
Current valid BC Driver’s License