Social Worker - FTR

About Us

The BC Centre for Ability provides community-based services to enhance the quality of life for children, youth and adults with diverse abilities, and their families, in ways that foster inclusion in all aspects of life. Our belief that that every person is born with the ability to succeed in life, on their own terms has enabled us to serve children, youth, and adults, and their families, since 1969, when we were first established as the BC Neurological Association.

About the Opportunity

Working in collaboration with the clinical Social Work Team, identifies and assists clients to access appropriate resources; participates in planning, coordinating and evaluating social work activities; provides individualized coaching and support to clients to promote social emotional health and independence; conducts follow-up services and liaises with the multidisciplinary team and community agencies to meet the needs of the clients served. This is with the Key Worker program. The program website: https://bc-cfa.org/programs/fasd-key-worker-support/

A day in the life of the TPT Social Worker

• Responds to the service inquires and provides program information to clients and their families
• Assists in the planning, coordination and evaluation of social work activities
• Acts as a resource to clients and their families by providing information regarding community resources and access these resources, arranges referrals and facilitates wrap-around planning to meet the comprehensive needs of the clients and their families
• Works in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and medical personnel, provides individualized coaching and support to clients, assisting them to practice and acquire skills identified in the social emotional intervention plan
• Liaises with community and medical resources to meet the needs of the clients served
• Arranges and conducts client/family meetings for service planning and review
• Provides follow up support to clients as required
• Maintains clinical record as per professional and department standards
• Maintains workload statistics as required for the Department and the Centre
• Performs other related duties as assigned

The Qualifications and Skills You Bring

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an approved school of Social Work with a minimum of 2 years of experience working with children with special needs
• Current registration with the BC College of Social Workers (BCCSW)
• Basic knowledge and understanding of pediatric development and social development related to disability, family and cultural dynamics
• Knowledge and understanding of the principle of Family Centered Practice
• Ability to make effective referrals, reflecting in-depth knowledge of community resources and strong collaborative skills in working with community health and social agencies and school programs
• Ability to effectively work independently and with others, including working effectively in a multicultural environment as part of a multidisciplinary team and understanding the frameworks of other disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, families, staff and community agency personnel
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload in a complex environment
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Valid BC driver’s license and use of own car for work
• Appointment subject to satisfactory completion of a criminal records check

Working Conditions & Provisos

• Must be registered with the BCCSW (regulatory body)
• Valid driver’s license with reliable use of car for work with business insurance
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

Internal Posting: June 24th, 2025 - July 4th, 2025

External Posting: June 24th, 2025 - Open until filled