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NOW ACCEPTING LATE INTERNAL APPLICATIONS: Please note that the internal competition for this position is now closed, however we are still accepting late applications from qualified internal candidates. Should you choose to apply, your application will only be considered after on-time internal applicants have been considered.

About the Intensive Health Outreach Team (IHOT):This is an exciting position with the Intensive Health Outreach Team! You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide outreach services for individuals who are experiencing homelessness in shelter, on the street and encampments. You will provide episodic primary care, mental health and substance use supports to clients in the form of immediate assessment, intervention, treatment and bridging. This is a new and evolving specialized short-term case management team that promotes housing stability and optimal health. Apply today to join our team!

Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, the Social Worker is responsible for providing clinical and consultative social work services to clients and families. Duties include conducting psychosocial assessments, providing counselling services, maintaining records, attending interdisciplinary clinical/case conferences, identifying applicable community resources for clients and facilitating care throughout the continuum.This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health. QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an approved school of Social Work. Two (2) years’ recent related experience working with marginalized clients with multiple health issues (i.e., HIV and mental health and substance use issues) in community based or Indigenous-led or First Nations organizations, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes, as required.Knowledge & AbilitiesBasic knowledge of systems thinking as it relates to social work process.Working knowledge of counselling skills.Understanding of local (i.e., Downtown Eastside) and other regional initiatives that may affect patient care, resource access or practice guidelines in this local clinic setting.General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety. Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safety care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.Working knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in healthcare.Working knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to the client.Demonstrated ability to conduct psychosocial assessments.Demonstrated ability to apply systems theory to practice in Social Work assessment and intervention.Demonstrated ability to draw out and honour information that will contribute to understanding the clients’ situation.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, families, team members and community agency personnel.Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

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At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.