Social Worker - Vancouver, Canada - Coast Foundation Society 1974

Coast Foundation Society 1974

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Social Worker is responsible for the delivery of trauma
- informed care for people who may have or have experienced homelessness; severe addictions, mental illness, or concurrent disorders; trauma; family, cultural and community disconnection; involvement with the criminal justice or forensic system; physical health and behavioural issues. The social worker is responsible overseeing recovery oriented goal, group and program planning for a 68 unit supported housing building in Mount Pleasant area of Vancouver. Working with program staff and a peer specialist the social worker will be responsible for conducting psychoeducational groups and providing individual client support utilizing therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing and trauma recovery. Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree of Social Work from an accredited University;

- registration with the BC College of Social Workers;
- a minimum of three (3) years' experience in a similar setting with a mental health or addictions related agency;
- a valid First Aid Certificate ("Emergency First Aid

Community Care" or equivalent)
WHMIS certificate
A Ministry of Justice criminal records check required if hired

Knowledge/Abilities:

Knowledge of issues facing persons with a psychiatric disability or substance use issue, particularly as related to meeting client needs of finances, legal/criminal justice involvement, family supports, housing, and advocacy.
Thorough understanding of the Mental Health Act.
Experience in tracking and reporting outcome measures.
Experience in collaborating with community case managers, housing providers, and other agencies to determine the effective utilization of available resources
Experience in therapeutic group development and facilitation skills
Case management experience.
Understanding of recovery principles, including strengthsbased case management
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of the team.
Knowledge of CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing and trauma recovery
Knowledge of mental illness, substance use issues, psychosocial rehabilitation principles, and therapeutic modalities.

Hours of work:
Mon-Friday 10am-6pm

Temporary Position End Date:

March 31, 2023