Social Worker Educator, Adult Guardianship and Vulnerable Adults at 7NXT Health Group

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Sep, 26

Salary

62.69

Posted On

17 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Education, Adult Guardianship Act, Psychosocial Assessment, Adult Education Principles, Conflict Resolution, Case Management, Policy Development, Mentorship, Curriculum Delivery, Strategic Partnership, Clinical Auditing, Inter-professional Collaboration

Industry

Description

Summary JOB SUMMARY:Position reports to the Site Lead for Social Work at St. Paul’s Hospital and collaborates with the Social Work Site Leaders from other sites/programs and/or the Research, Education and Practice Coordinator. Supports Providence Health Care (PHC) and its inter-professional programs/teams as the adult protection educator and expert who provides clinical education, consultation and support to ensure organizational compliance with the statutory obligations and regulations of the Adult Guardianship Act. (AGA). Leads the ongoing development and evaluation/assessment of PHC’s Adult Guardianship Protection Program. Manages the continuous revision, planning and delivery of ReACT Adult Protection curriculum education modules to Social Worker staff across PHC. Oversees a clinical and consultative service by providing leadership and advice on adult protection cases, policy development, implementation, and assessment of procedures regarding Adult Guardianship Legislation pertaining to Adult Abuse Neglect and Self Neglect in order to fulfill mandated obligations of a Designated Agency. Represents PHC at Provincial and Regional tables in its role as a Designated Agency under AGA (Member Adult Guardianship Act Provincial Advisory Committee (AGAPAC), Co-Chair Regional Adult Protection Committee and Member Health Authority Adult Guardianship Community of Practice (HAAGCOP). Responsible for developing and maintaining a strategic partnership with internal and external community members such as patients and families, government officials, legal counsel, insurers, and other agencies (eg: Vancouver Police, the BC Public Guardian and Trustee, ReAct Adult Protection Program, Community Living BC, and others.)QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training and ExperienceMaster’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited university. Post graduate continuing education training in working with vulnerable/incapable adults (i.e. Full completion of the ReAct Adult Protection Curriculum (Modules 1 – 10)). Five (5) years recent related experience in working with issues of adult abuse and neglect and population of vulnerable adults, including one (1) year’s experience teaching, preceptoring and/or coaching experience. A Qualified Health Care Provider (as defined by AGS 2.1) and has experience conducting assessments of incapability under Statutory Property Guardianship (AGA 2.1) and Health Care Consent and Care Facility Admissions Part 3 or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.Skills and AbilitiesComprehensive knowledge of social work theory and practice.Demonstrated knowledge of Adult Guardianship, Health Care Consent Care Facility Admissions Mental Health Legislation, Patients Property Act, etc.Demonstrated ability to conduct complex social and psychosocial assessments including those related to investigations of alleged Abuse, Neglect and Self Neglect.Demonstrated ability to provide clinical teaching, demonstration, facilitation, mentorship and coaching to individuals and/or groups.Demonstrated ability to identify learning needs, teach, coach and provide clinical information and guidance.Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of adult education principles.Demonstrated ability to develop education programs and learning resources.Demonstrated ability to provide in-services and presentations.Ability to develop, review, evaluate and write clinical protocols and guidelines.Thorough knowledge of community resources and relevant legislationAbility to develop strong working relationships.Ability to apply critical thinking to resolve problems.Knowledge of research methodology and processes.Demonstrated ability to communicate and deal effectively with patients, families, and health care providers.Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional team.Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in conflict resolution issues.Ability to work independently and prioritize issues and workload.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.Ability to operate related equipment.1. Develops, plans and evaluates the ongoing enhancement of the Adult Guardianship Protection Program across PHC. Supports the program by integrating best practices in adult education, developing and updating resources and materials, contributing to processes and tools that support the organizational compliance with the regulations of the Adult Guardianship Act. (AGA). In collaboration with VCH Regional Adult Protection Resource (ReAct)2. Oversees chart audits in collaboration with PHC’s Risk, Legal and Ethics department to evaluate the use of emergency assistance (e.g. Emergency Provisions, Support and Assistance plans), provided under the Adult Guardianship Act, ensuring compliance with legal obligations. Analysis audit trends, metrics and feedback and provides recommendation based on evaluation to improve best practices and address the learning needs of Social Workers applying AGA guiding principles in their practice. Provides annual update of PHC’s response under AGA to PHC Senior Leadership. Regularly reviews PHC’s framework of response.3. Leads the development of policies, practice guidelines and clinical support tools related to Adult Protection work.4. Facilitates in person education sessions to social workers on the ReACT Adult Protection curriculum modules. Responsible for identifying and addressing education and orientation requirements for staff, students and new hires for the delivery of ReACT Adult Protection curriculum education modules, under the Regional ReAct Adult Protection Program. Implements a variety of teaching/learning strategies that are congruent with the determined growth/ learning plans.5. In collaboration with the VCH Regional Adult Protection Resource (Re-ACT), Participates in regular quality reviews and working groups to contribute to the updating of the content and format of the curriculum.6. Plans and schedules educational activities and maintains a system for tracking attendance. Ensures all staff are meeting the ReAct module completion requirement within articulated time lines. Develops evaluation tools to enable staff to provide their feedback on the program. Promotes educational opportunities to staff and encourages continuing education.7. Acts as a clinical resource to staff, students, and other members of the interdisciplinary team, by demonstrating procedures, answering questions related to complex psychosocial needs and risks associated with abuse and neglect. Ensures social workers understand their mandated role of designated responder, the process of investigation, assessment follow-up with internal and community stakeholders, supporting the inter-professional treatment plan to coordinate services, facilitating meetings, and making referrals to appropriate resources such as the Public Guardian and Trustee. Teaches and mentors staff to build confidence and competence in their role as incapability assessors.8. Builds relationships and strategic partners with internal and external partners to ensure shared responsibility in the care and protection of vulnerable adults. Advocates for patients who might be at risk by arranging hospital and community meetings for support and safety treatment planning or in situations where there is a dispute in treatment goals.9. Remains current on all related legislation and actively participates in legislative consultation opportunities with the Ministry of Health and Ministry of the Attorney General.10. Represents Providence Health Care in its role as a Designated Agency on Provincial Committees such as the Adult Guardianship Provincial Advisory Committee. In order to stay updated about provincial legislative and policy initiatives; participates in subcommittees to contribute to provincial legislative, policy, and practice guideline changes. Provides information to Public Guardian and Trustee about potential impact of proposed legislative and regulatory changes, on PHC’s framework for response as a Designated Agency. Updates PHC Leadership about proposed changes.11. Participates as a member of the inter-professional team, in consultation with unit social worker, primarily for patients with complex adult guardianship needs. This includes interviewing the patient and/or family, assessing and assisting in developing care plans upon admission to support the creation and coordination of an effective discharge plan.12. Participate as a member of committees, (e.g. PHC SW leadership Council, VCH/PHC Designated Responder Coordinator Community of Practice) identifying opportunities for change, accessing available resources, analyzing outcomes, and identifying areas for improved efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery to enhance patient service within hospital programs and reduce gaps in service in the community.13. Coordinates a tracking data system for patients who are identified at risk for abuse, neglect and self neglect and manages a repository for certificates of incapability within Providence Health Care. Submits annual reports to the B.C. Seniors Advocate about the role of PHC as a Designated Agency.14. Maintains broad knowledge of developments related to Adult Protection Social Work by methods such as reviewing literature, consulting with internal and community experts within the field, evaluating clinical practice and participating in professional development activities to improve care through new practice models.15. Participates in continuous quality improvement projects, collates data, analyzes trends, and recommends an action plan to the Professional Practice Leader, Social Work.16. Looks for opportunities to participates in or lead research projects related to clinical social work practice related to Adult Protection in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.17. Provides teaching and supervision to social work interns as assigned by methods such as providing guidance and the opportunity to observe and take an active role in the treatment of social work patients/residents.18. Performs other related duties as assigned. Job Accuracy Posting Flag The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. **Testing may be required. ***A criminal record check may be required

Responsibilities

Leads the Adult Guardianship Protection Program by providing clinical education, consultation, and support to ensure organizational compliance with the Adult Guardianship Act. Manages the delivery of ReACT Adult Protection curriculum and represents the organization at provincial and regional advisory committees.