Social Worker - Case Manager at Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

52.81

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Social Work, Counselling, Assessment, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Team Collaboration, Communication, Leadership, Problem Solving, Mediation, Project Management, Client-Centered Care, Community Resources, Psychosocial Assessments, Adult Education

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27/Hr. - CAD $52.81/Hr. Job Summary Come work as a Social Worker (Case Manager) with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Social Worker to join the team in Vancouver, BC as a Case Manager. Apply today to join our team!As a Social Worker, Case Manager with Vancouver Coastal Health you will: Provide case management service and clinical and consultative social work services to a select population of clients and families experiencing brittle support systems, family conflict, social functioning and mood and behaviour issues. Perform duties including conducting social and psychosocial assessments, providing individual, family and group counselling services, maintain client records, attending interdisciplinary clinical/case conferences, and providing Home and Community Care assessments. Identify applicable community resources for clients, contributes to the effectiveness and development of community resources and planning with clients for care and support in accordance with their health needs. Within a multidisciplinary team context, provide continuity of care across the continuum by liaising with team members, developing/evaluating care plans and coordinating, implementing clinical interventions, evaluating client outcomes based on client goals for care, coordinating ongoing care and supporting transition. Consult, confer, and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, physicians, educational resources and other health care professionals to achieve excellence in client-centred education and research. Qualifications Education & Experience Master’s Degree in Social Work. Two (2) years’ recent 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. Local area travel requires the use of personal vehicle. Valid BC Drivers License. Knowledge & Abilities Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated ability to apply case management principles. Broad knowledge of case management and practice within a client and family centred care model for clients with complex health care needs. Demonstrated ability to apply systems theory to practice in Social Work assessment and intervention. Demonstrated ability to conduct social and psychosocial assessments Broad knowledge of systems thinking as it relates to the social work process. Demonstrated ability to utilize mediation, conflict resolution and counselling skills. Comprehensive knowledge of evidence based practice related to care of clients needing supportive case management. Comprehensive knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in client care. Comprehensive knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools. Broad knowledge of research process and methodology. Demonstrates ability to problem solve using sound judgement in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of client care. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction. Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, coach and facilitate clients and families. 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 an 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, 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 physical, mental, psychosocial/functional environmental assessments. Demonstrated skill in the use of supplies and materials utilized in the provision of community based care service. Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system. Ability to operate related equipment. Closing Statement The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work. Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan Grow your career with 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 At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Responsibilities

As a Social Worker Case Manager, you will provide case management services and clinical social work services to clients and families. You will conduct assessments, provide counselling, and coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team.