Title:

Social Worker (Grid 8)

Number of Positions:

1

Competition Number:

H6

Location:

Phoenix Centre

Position Status:

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Reports to:

Senior Program Manager, MHSU

Compensation:

$36.59 - $45.66

Job Summary:

As a member of the Phoenix Centre Mental Health and Substance Use Team, the Social Worker, at Phoenix Society participates in the recovery and capacity building of residents to maximize their social and economic potential and support their goals for successful independent living in the community.

Responsibilities:

• Complete bio-psycho-social assessments with clients
• Facilitate case planning meetings as needed with youth, Counsellors, Case Managers and any other supportive parties
• Liaise with other community service providers and program services staff for the purpose of case management
• Ensure consultation and collaboration among teams on behalf of the clients
• Coordinate community case conferences and internal case review meetings as necessary
• Attend inter-agency and program related meetings as required
• Collaborate and advocate with front line staff to ensure ethical and clinically sound case plans
• Provide workshops depending on areas of interest, need and expertise
• Oversee and/or supervise the “learning practicum” of students in the department as assigned
• Liaise between programs and health teams from all over the province
• Represent Phoenix Society in the community and work at building relationships community partners
• Liaise with in-house service providers and community service providers
• Attend community meetings and work on joint service projects as required
• Referral coordination
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (e.g., 2 to 3 years) in social sciences, social work, etc.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience working with marginalized populations, substance use services, mental health, corrections, etc., or equivalent
• Must be registered as a Social Worker (British Columbia) with the BCCSW (or the province you currently reside in but be looking to register in BC).
• Experience with direct service to youth/adult population including crisis intervention and supervision experience is an asset
• Experience working with people with mental health and substance use issues
• Satisfactory completion of a criminal records check with vulnerable sector screening is required
• Satisfactory completion of Tuberculosis Screening form is required
• Satisfactory completion of Employee Immunization Record form is required including COVID19 immunization records
• First aid certification with CPR is required
• Valid class 5 driver’s license is required

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, and database management systems
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and creative skills with the ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English
• Ability to engage, facilitate, support, empower and increase motivation for change; actively involving the residents/alumni in the change process and encouraging the resident to take responsibility for the outcomes they achieve
• Demonstrated therapeutic skills in the areas of case management, individual and group therapy with adults with substance use and/or concurrent disorders
• Ability to form effective collaborative relationships with clients utilizing strong relationship-building and de-escalation skills
• Ability to work in a trauma-informed framework
• Demonstrated commitment to the social sector with a passion for the organization’s mission is essential

Competencies:

Approach to Work

• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, adaptability and resourcefulness
• Actively seeks and incorporates feedback to inform continuous self-improvement
• Sets goals, creates and implements action plans, monitors progress, and evaluates results
• Adeptly manages competing tasks and uses time efficiently and effectively

Job Knowledge & Quality of Work

• High degree of relevant and current job knowledge and skill
• Consistently produces accurate, thorough, high-quality work in a timely manner
• Builds and promotes a culture of health and safety in the workplace
• Implements and enforces best practices in health and safety within the workplace

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Expresses themselves clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing
• Displays high emotional intelligence; uses tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential situations
• Has a manner, style and presence that makes a positive impression
• Listens to and considers others’ views

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Effectively works with their colleagues to ensure organizational success
• Champions positive working relationships with staff and external stakeholders
• Supports an environment of openness, and champions teamwork and communication across programs
• Leverages the expertise and experience of others for organizational success

Salary for this role is between $36.59 - $45.66 per hour.

Closing Details:

Closing Date: Internal applications will be accepted until 1 July 2025 at 5:00pm.

“All employees, including laid off and displaced employees, are entitled to apply on the vacancy and be considered pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.9.” Internal applicants must notify manager of intent to apply.

External applicants will be reviewed after internal applicants have been reviewed and interviewed.

All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Those shortlisted will be contacted.