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The Opportunity At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized. As the Social Worker, youll serve as a part of the multidisciplinary care team, advocating for residents and assessing their psychosocial needs to enhance their well-being. About The Role Your comprehensive role will be integral to addressing the psychosocial needs of residents, ensuring their well-being, and fostering a supportive environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead and oversee both team and program operations, including health and safety initiatives. Model the Wellness Model of Care and inspire the team to follow best practices. Lead resident care conferences and facilitate end-of-service planning. Provide crisis intervention and debriefing for residents, their loved ones, and team members. Offer adjustment counseling and assess eligibility for financial or material assistance. Collaborate with the care team to develop personalized service plans. Lead support groups, advocate for legislative programs, and revise policies as needed. Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, team members, and external agencies. Manage bed matching and oversee continuous quality improvement initiatives. Maintain a private pay waitlist and ensure efficient resident placement. Identify and address unsafe situations, promoting secure work practices and a safe environment. Requirements Minimum bachelor''s degree in social work. Master of Social Work preferred. Current registration in good standing with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW). Minimum of one year of experience providing services to seniors, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. About You As the Social Worker, you bring positivity and compassion, fostering a joyful and supportive environment for team members and residents. Your strong communication skills, both written and verbal, make complex negotiations feel effortless. You build genuine relationships based on trust and empathy, modeling the values of Baptist Housing. Committed to growth, you continuously refine your skills and bring innovative ideas to improve the quality of life for the elderly. You excel at working independently or as part of a team, managing your workload with efficiency, and maintaining confidentiality. We offer a competitive salary range between $42.27 to $52.81 per hour. Your compensation includes employer paid extended health and dental coverage, retirement savings plan contributions, and paid vacation. Baptist Housing also supports your professional development, providing opportunities for growth and learning within the organization. How To Apply Ready to make a difference? Click ''Apply'' to join our teamwe look forward to hearing from you! Why Work at Baptist Housing? Meaningful Service: Your work matters! You can make a real impact on the lives of our residents. Your role is both fulfilling and purposeful. Supportive & Fun Community: We''re more than colleagues. Experience a supportive, safe and fun environment where we take our work seriously, but not ourselves. Recognition & Appreciation: Experience appreciation events and receive recognition awards through our team programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr