Social Worker
- Kelowna, BC, Canada
This position is compensated under the HSP Master Collective Agreement, with a wage range of $42.27 – $52.81 per hour. · Temporary
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- Pay
- This position is compensated under the HSP Master Collective Agreement, with a wage range of $42.27 – $52.81 per hour.
- Job type
- Temporary
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- Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Sun Pointe Village | Kelowna, British Columbia | Temporary Part-Time (15 hours/week)
The Opportunity
At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a Social Worker at Sun Pointe Village, you’ll be a valued member of a multidisciplinary care team, advocating for residents, supporting families, and contributing to a compassionate environment where each person is treated with dignity and respect.
About The Role
Key Responsibilities
Resident & Family Support
Requirements
You are a compassionate, resident-centered professional who builds trust with ease. You bring:
Compensation & Benefits
This position is compensated under the HSP Master Collective Agreement, with a wage range of $42.27 – $52.81 per hour.
Additional Benefits May Include
At Baptist Housing, you’ll be part of a compassionate and collaborative team where you can bring your whole self to work. Together, we create communities where seniors - and those who support them - can truly thrive.
Why Work at Baptist Housing?
Meaningful Work
Make a real difference in the lives of seniors every day.
Supportive Community
Work in a team that values connection, respect, and collaboration.
Recognition & Growth
We invest in your development and celebrate your contributions.
The Opportunity
At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a Social Worker at Sun Pointe Village, you’ll be a valued member of a multidisciplinary care team, advocating for residents, supporting families, and contributing to a compassionate environment where each person is treated with dignity and respect.
About The Role
- This position is 15 hours per week, typically worked over two days (Tuesdays and Thursdays), with shifts from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Key Responsibilities
Resident & Family Support
- Assess resident psychosocial needs and contribute to individualized care plans.
- Provide adjustment counselling, one-to-one visits, crisis intervention, and emotional support.
- Facilitate Resident Care Conferences and support residents and families during transitions, including move-in, transfer, or end-of-service planning.
- Assist residents and families in navigating financial or material assistance programs as needed.
- Model and promote Baptist Housing’s Wellness Model of Care.
- Facilitate resident and family councils, support groups, and educational sessions.
- Provide leadership as a member of the Administrative Team, supporting residence-wide initiatives.
- Participate in policy review and revision, quality improvement, and data collection activities.
- Work closely with residents, families, team members, and community agencies such as Community Care, the Public Guardian and Trustee, and disease-specific organizations.
- Collaborate with other social workers across the Kelowna region to support consistency and workload relief.
- Promote a safe and healthy workplace, identifying hazards and supporting safe practices.
- Integrate evidence-based research into practice and maintain awareness of legislative and program changes.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and professional ethics in all interactions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) required; Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred.
- The candidate must be registered in good standing with the BC College of Social Workers.
- Minimum one year of experience providing services to seniors, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- You possess a robust understanding of gerontology and the psychosocial requirements of older adults.
You are a compassionate, resident-centered professional who builds trust with ease. You bring:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strengths in counselling, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution.
- A collaborative spirit rooted in Servant Leadership.
- Strong documentation, assessment, and problem-solving abilities.
- Confidence working independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team.
- A commitment to supporting residents with empathy, dignity, and respect.
Compensation & Benefits
This position is compensated under the HSP Master Collective Agreement, with a wage range of $42.27 – $52.81 per hour.
Additional Benefits May Include
- Employer-paid extended health and dental benefits
- Retirement savings contributions
- Paid vacation
At Baptist Housing, you’ll be part of a compassionate and collaborative team where you can bring your whole self to work. Together, we create communities where seniors - and those who support them - can truly thrive.
Why Work at Baptist Housing?
Meaningful Work
Make a real difference in the lives of seniors every day.
Supportive Community
Work in a team that values connection, respect, and collaboration.
Recognition & Growth
We invest in your development and celebrate your contributions.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assess residents’ psychosocial needs, provide counselling and crisis support, advocate for residents and families, and contribute to individualized care plans and transitions. Lead or support resident and family programs, collaborate with care teams and community agencies, and contribute to quality improvement while maintaining safe, ethical, and confidential practice.
Requirements
A Bachelor of Social Work is required, a Master of Social Work is preferred, and registration in good standing with the BC College of Social Workers is required. Candidates need at least one year of experience serving seniors or equivalent education, training, and experience, along with gerontology knowledge and strong counselling, communication, and collaboration skills.
Skills
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Individualized Care Planning
- Counselling
- Crisis Intervention
- Emotional Support
- Resident Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- Family Support
- Facilitation
- Documentation
- Problem-Solving
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Gerontology
- Quality Improvement
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Confidentiality
Benefits
- Employer-Paid Extended Health Benefits
- Employer-Paid Dental Benefits
- Paid Vacation
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Social Work
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Master of Social Work
- BC College of Social Workers
- Gerontology
- Psychosocial Needs
- Person-Centered Care
- Wellness Model of Care
- Individualized Care Plans
- Adjustment Counselling
- Crisis Intervention
- Resident Care Conferences
- Resident and Family Councils
- Support Groups
- Community Care
- Public Guardian and Trustee
- Advocacy
- Quality Improvement
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Confidentiality
- Professional Ethics
- Multidisciplinary Care Team