Social Worker EVG

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

•  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.

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.

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.