Position Summary
Dan’s Legacy is currently seeking 2 full-time, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive Registered Social Workers (RSW) to work with youth at risk, ages 15 to 25 years old, in the Vancouver/Burnaby/New West Area. Our Social Workers are a part of an integrated team that is linked to our core Clinical Counselling Program and our Cook Training Program. This position reports directly to the Outreach and Social Worker Supervisor and the Clinical Counselling Manager.
Duties & Responsibilities:
· Daily outreach responsibilities across the Lower Mainland including Vancouver, New Westminster and Burnaby
o Example: completing applications such as Income assistance, Person with Disabilities, Person with Multiple Barriers, BC housing, etc.
· Develop a psychosocial assessment and treatment plan by reviewing the referral, collecting information on the client’s social, emotional, cultural background, their response to illness, coping mechanisms, and assessing their environmental and financial conditions.
· As part of the interdisciplinary team with Therapist and Outreach Workers, shares insights about the client's psychosocial situation and contributes to creating a comprehensive care plan in collaboration with the client
· Help clients with basic needs such as obtaining food security, shelter resources, and medical services
· Liaise with community partners and other organizations to help our clients access other supportive programming
· Represent and take part of city situational tables and as well as any other community meeting related to social service resources
· Collaborate with government organizations, such as the Ministry of Children and Family Development, to ensure clients’ health and safety
· Act as a liaison between clients and external agencies, ensuring that client voices are heard and that their concerns are addressed in policy discussions and service delivery plans.
· Assist client during emergencies by creating safety plans, assessing duty to report, and actively acting on the duty when identified
· Accurately upload information relating to the day-to-day clinical activities, such as session notes and attendance, with clients in compliance with the organization’s adopted data system (ShareVision) and its reporting requirements
· Complete case management, such as scheduling and discharging clients, and making internal/external referrals, according to ethical and professional standards to support interdisciplinary functioning and consistent approaches to clients
· Attend weekly supervision with Outreach and Social Work Supervisor and/or Clinical Counselling Manager to improve skills, ensure provision of best care and, stay up to date with the latest techniques and ethical standards
· Participate in weekly team meetings with the outreach team and supervisor to collaborate on client cases, share insights, and exchange resources to enhance service delivery and support client outcomes.
· Proactively coordinate and conduct case discussion and treatment plan coordination with Clinical Counsellor at the Dan’s Legacy office or partner sites
· Support and collaborate with supervisor and manager on capacity development and training on social work-related topics
· Actively reach out to supervisor and/or manager for ethical decision making
· Comply with the code of ethic from the BC College of Social Workers
· Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements:
· A successful criminal record and vulnerable sector check will be required prior to the start of employment
· Valid BC Driver’s License and a dependable vehicle
· One year experience working with vulnerable youth is preferred
· An understanding and experience working in a trauma informed environment is preferred
· Bachelor’s degree in social work required
· A valid registration with the BC College of Social Workers required
· Support and maintain relationships with community agencies/partners located throughout the Lower Mainland.
· Proficient in operating relevant software programs such as Sharevision
· Proficient in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Proof of vaccination required as we work with vulnerable populations and occasionally operate in health facilities. Dan’s Legacy follows the same vaccination protocols as the Province of BC in which staff must report their vaccination status for COVID-19 and influenza, as well as report vaccinations for vaccine preventable diseases such as, but not limited to measles, mumps, rubella Hepatitis B, whooping cough (pertussis) and chicken pox (varicella). Dan’s Legacy will review requests for accommodation should there be a reasonable justification provided for not being vaccinated. Reasons include, and are not limited to, allergies and disability.
Interpersonal Skills:
· In-depth knowledge of systems theory with the ability to apply it effectively in Social Work assessment and intervention.
· Strong communication and information-gathering skills that foster collaboration and a cooperative approach to problem-solving within an interdisciplinary team.
· Extensive understanding of developmental stages in individual and family life cycles, along with the psychosocial issues that may arise due to changing health conditions and dependency needs.
· Demonstrates exceptional administrative, time management, and organizational skills, ensuring efficient coordination of tasks and resources. Possesses strong decision-making abilities and problem-solving capabilities, enabling effective resolution of challenges in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a focus on priorities and deadlines
About Dan’s Legacy
Dan’s Legacy provides trauma-informed and culturally sensitive counselling and life-skills programs to youth at risk in Metro Vancouver. These young people, aged 15 to 25, are at significant risk of overdose, self-harm, homelessness, and suicide. Dan’s Legacy’s Therapy and Outreach teams go directly to the youth wherever they are, there are no wait lists, and all the organization’s services are free. In the past year, Dan’s Legacy helped over 600 youth stabilize their mental health, and begin working towards their educational, employment and recovery goals.
For more information about Dan’s Legacy:
● www.danslegacy.com
Come join our team! Apply now.
· [email protected]
Dan’s Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and we attempt to hire employees who reflect the diversity of our clients - Indigenous, Black, Hispanic, South Asian and LGBTQ2S+ people are encouraged to apply. We respectfully and gratefully acknowledge that our work takes place on the unceded, and traditional territory of the Coast Salish peoples.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Registered Social Worker certification (required)
Work Location: On the road
