Do you have a passion for helping others? We are seeking registered Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team in providing holistic and culturally safe, medical and psychosocial services to some of the most vulnerable people in our community. The ideal candidate will share our commitment to Indigenous worldviews and will work closely with individuals and families within our community to provide culturally relevant social services and support.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive assessment, care planning and treatment coordination for designated clients and their families. As the Social Worker you will be responsible for providing and developing social work services to maintain or improve the health and social well-being and functioning of the identified population.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Bachelor of Social Work degree from an accredited institution
• At least three years' experience in a community setting and/or working with vulnerable people
• Must possess or be eligible for registration with the BC College of Social Workers
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and cultural safety principles
• Excellent communication and active listening skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Must possess a valid BC Driver's License and access to a vehicle

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Ability to take initiative and provide expertise/leadership from a psychosocial perspective on an interdisciplinary health care team.
• Solid skills in the areas of assessment, case and crisis management, systemic and individual advocacy, and referral.
• Ability to collaborate with other health and social service agencies to achieve the best health outcomes for the patients served by CINHS.
• Thorough understanding of harm reduction and the role it plays in disease prevention
• Understanding of the historical and current day issues faced by Indigenous people in our society

Individuals with Indigenous ancestry who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply.

To be considered for this position, please apply via https://www.cinhs.org/working-with-us/current-postings

With your resume, please include a cover letter that articulates how you meet the qualifications of this position. Kindly make sure to fill out additional questions that shares a little about you.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and should be legally eligible to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest in CINHS however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.