Social Worker

Evergreen | White Rock, British Columbia |Temporary Part-Time (0.60 FTE)

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.

About The Role 

*This position is 24 hours per week, typically worked over three days (Monday - Thursdays)

This role is integral to addressing the psychosocial needs of residence members, promoting their overall well-being, and fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. The position provides both team and program leadership, while also playing a key role in health and safety oversight.

The role models the Wellness Model of Care and supports the team in delivering person-centred services. It involves building strong relationships with residents, their loved ones, team members, and external agencies, while coordinating services and resources to meet individual needs.

Key Responsibilities 

Resident Care & Psychosocial Support

• Address the psychosocial needs of residence members and promote their overall well-being.
• Provide adjustment counselling and support residents through transitions and changes in care.
• Provide crisis intervention and debriefing support to residents, their loved ones, and team members.
• Lead resident care conferences and facilitate end-of-service planning, when required.
• Collaborate with the care team to develop and implement personalized service plans.
• Model the Wellness Model of Care and support the team in applying its principles.

Program & Team Leadership

• Provide team and program leadership to support effective service delivery.
• Lead and facilitate resident support groups and other psychosocial programs.
• Assess eligibility for financial and material assistance and connect residents with appropriate resources.
• Advocate for residents in accessing legislative programs, benefits, and community resources.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with residents, families, team members, and external agencies.
• Develop and revise policies and procedures as required.

Resident Placement & Quality Improvement

• Coordinate bed matching and support appropriate placement decisions.
• Maintain and manage the private pay waitlist.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to enhance programs, services, and resident outcomes.

Health & Safety

• Identify and address unsafe situations within the residence.
• Promote and support safe work practices among team members.
• Ensure health and safety practices are consistently followed.
• Contribute to building and maintaining a strong culture of health and safety within the residence.

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 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 & Benefits 

A competitive salary ranging from $44.85 to $56.02 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. 

Baptist Housing Careers 

Our Promise to You!

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. 
• Recognition & Appreciation: Experience appreciation events and receive recognition awards through our team programs.