Social Worker | Acute care

We are hiring for casual Social Workers to join our team in Kelowna. We welcome applications from graduates of an accredited BSW or MSW program with open availability for shifts. Registration with the BC College of Social Workers is a requirement.

Our department provides social work services seven days a week with varying hours that include daytime, evening, and weekend shifts. This is a very busy role where you could be supporting acute care, community, long-term care, primary care and mental health clients.

Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Days of Work: Any day as needed

Shift times: 08:00 to 16:00, 15:00 to 00:55, 10:00 to 17:15

What We Offer We are one of B.C.'s top employers and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career. Locations that qualify for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness.

About The Role The Social Worker provides comprehensive assessment, care planning and treatment coordination for designated clients and their families. Working collaboratively with other health care providers and the multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker provides direct psychosocial care, counseling and group work, system navigation and advocacy, education and linkage to relevant specialized complex care resources while facilitating client self management. The Social Worker is responsible for providing and developing social work services to maintain or improve the health and social well-being and functioning of the identified population.

About Us We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.

About this location: Kelowna is a vibrant and fast-growing city that offers so much for professionals and families to enjoy. A wide array of shopping and business, dining options, golfing, tons of hiking and biking trails, amazing beaches on Okanagan Lake, and world-class winter sports. Live, work and play where others only vacation!