SCSW - Social Community Service Worker Instructor

Job summary

The instructor will teach various subjects within the Social Community Service Worker program, including mental health and supportive care. Responsibilities include mentoring future professionals and delivering courses according to college guidelines and curriculum.

Job details

​Discovery Community College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Community Service Worker (SCSW) to join our dynamic team as an onsite/in-person instructor in our Surrey Campus. The ideal candidate will be passionate about educating and mentoring future social service professionals. This position involves teaching a variety of subjects within the SCSW program, including Communication (Interpersonal), Personal Growth , Lifespan Development, Mental Health, Supportive Care, Personal Care and Professional Growth. Position Title: Social & Community Service Worker (SCSW) Program Instructor Wage Range: $31–$33 per hour (commensurate with experience and qualifications) Start Date : September 22, 2026 Work Schedule: Tuesday to Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. plus 2 hours of office hours each week. Deliver in-person (on-site) will instruct courses in the SSW program within the guidelines, and using the curriculum and mentoring provided by the college. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have: Certificate related to community support work AND 24 months of related occupational experience OR 10 years of related occupational experience Previous teaching experience would be an asset, and good computer knowledge (Excel, Microsoft Teams etc) would be essential. Applicants should submit evidence of their qualifications and experience with their application. Let's explore your future as an instructor! ​

What you’ll do

The instructor will teach various subjects within the Social Community Service Worker program, including mental health and supportive care. Responsibilities include mentoring future professionals and delivering courses according to college guidelines and curriculum.

Requirements

Candidates must have a community support work certificate with 24 months of experience, or 10 years of related occupational experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and previous teaching experience are highly valued.

Listed skills

• Microsoft Excel · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Interpersonal Communication
• Mental Health Education
• Supportive Care
• Personal Care
• Lifespan Development
• Mentoring
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Teams
• Curriculum Delivery
• Teaching

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services