* Social Worker
Interior Health Authority
Position Summary
This job posting encompasses all Registered Social Worker career opportunities throughout the Southern Interior of B.C. Please apply to this job posting if you do not see the vacancy or location you are seeking. We are hiring now for various casual, temporary, full-time and part-time positions across the Interior Health region. Eligible permanent positions may qualify for a signing bonus up to $20,000.
About us:
Interior Health is a leading public health authority in British Columbia. We strive for a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our communities and encourages you to bring your whole self to work. We promote well-being and work-life balance and are dedicated to environmental sustainability to enhance the health and well-being of everybody in our region.
What we offer:
We offer welcoming workplaces along with a range of benefits, services and policies to support you at every stage of your career.
• Competitive pay and shift premiums
• Generous relocation assistance for eligible positions
• Employer-paid vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid insurance, health, dental and wellness benefits
• Defined Benefit Pension
• Employer-paid education and development opportunities
About the job:
Social Workers perform comprehensive assessments, care planning, and treatment coordination for clients and their families. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide psychosocial care, counseling, system navigation, and advocacy, while connecting clients to specialized resources and supporting their self-management. Your role focuses on improving the health and social well-being of the identified population.
About our locations:
Whether you are looking for a big city, smaller town or rural community, we have the position and location to suit.
Okanagan: Beautiful beaches, lakes, orchards, vineyards, golfing and world-class ski resorts all just minutes away from the main centres of Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton and Oliver.
Thompson Cariboo Shuswap: Spectacular scenery, agricultural abundance, provincial parks, culturally and historically rich communities such as Williams Lake, Kamloops, Salmon Arm and Clearwater.
Kootenay’s: The wilderness capital of BC offers majestic mountain ranges, glacier-fed lakes and lush forests for skiing, hiking, biking and camping. Home to sunny, laid-back communities like Cranbrook, Trail, Nelson and Grand Forks.
Apply today and you could soon be joining our welcoming team of allied health professionals!
Qualfications
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited university
Two years recent related experience in a healthcare setting working with medically complex clients with concurrent disorders, or a combination of education, training and experience
Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers
Current valid BC driver’s license.