Social Worker - Adult Protection Clinical Lead (P2BE)
$104,395,200–$130,395,200 year
On-siteNorth Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
North Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaOn-siteFull Time$104,395,200–$130,395,200 yearSenior LevelLicense Or CertificationEnterprise
Full TimeSenior LevelLicense Or CertificationEnterprise
Job Summary
Conduct consultation, education, and mentorship for interdisciplinary staff and leadership regarding adult abuse, neglect, and self-neglect within the Mental Health Geriatric team. Develop decision support tools and policies by analyzing current literature to ensure compliance with the Adult Guardianship Act. Provide clinical guidance on complex care planning and recommend practice changes based on national trends. Coordinate multisystem support networks and implement Support and Assistance Plans for vulnerable adults. This role supports a client and family-centered care model in North Vancouver, BC. Candidates must hold a Master's in Social Work and five years of experience with vulnerable adults.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited University
- Post graduate continuing education training in working with vulnerable/incapable adults (i.e. Full completion of the ReAct Adult Protection Curriculum (Modules 1 – 11))
- Five (5) years' recent, related experience in working with issues of adult abuse and neglect and self-neglect with vulnerable adults including recent social work experience working within the complex mental health and older adult populations and understanding of the patient and family dynamics of Abuse and Neglect
- A Qualified Health Care Provider (as defined by AGA 2.1) and has experience conducting assessments of incapability under Statutory Property Guardianship (AGA 2.1) and Health Care Consent and Care Facility Admissions Part 3 or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers
- Current BC Driver's License and access to a vehicle for travel within the region, as required
- Comprehensive knowledge of social work theory and practice
- Thorough knowledge of social work methodologies, Adult Guardianship Act, including Statutory Property Guardianship Regulation, the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent and Care Facility Admissions Act, Representation Agreement Act, Patients Property Act, Power of Attorney Act and other relevant legislation and VCH policies, government policies/procedures, medical and public health issues and domestic violence
- Demonstrated ability to conduct complex psychosocial assessments including those related to investigations of alleged Abuse, Neglect and Self Neglect
- Comprehensive knowledge of ethical decision-making and its application, as well as a comprehensive understanding of tolerable verses intolerable risk. Knowledge with respect to safety issues and confidentiality
- Comprehensive knowledge of trauma informed care
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in a culturally safe manner with patients, caregivers, staff and community partners
- Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous Cultural Safety and the ability to provide culturally safe care to Indigenous people, families, and community
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of geriatrics, domestic violence, complex family and cultural dynamics, developmental stages in the individual and family life cycle and psychosocial issues that may arise in response to changing health and dependency needs
- Knowledge of adult education principles and ability to effectively teach and facilitate groups
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of abuse, dementia and mental illness and ability to assess for capacity
- Ability to make sensitive and insightful observations of individuals and to determine a course of intervention
- Ability to develop and implement Support and Assistance Plans, and other Emergency Provision under AGA and coordinates a multisystem support network in accordance with VCH Guideline: Responding to Abuse, Neglect or Self-Neglect of Vulnerable Adults for DR and DRCs
- Comprehensive knowledge of community resources in the area of adult abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and domestic violence. Ability to effectively access the health care system and community resources on behalf of patients, and families
- Strong clinical expertise and sound judgment in working with individuals, families and systems, as well as the alleged/suspected abuser
- Ability to work effectively with others, including understanding the roles of other disciplines, working as part of a multidisciplinary team, working effectively in a multicultural environment and working independently
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a complex work environment
- Ability to recognize and deal with emergent situations and exercise reasonable judgment when dealing with patients, families and staff
- Broad knowledge of research methodology
- Demonstrated computer literacy skills with current applications and equipment relevant to the program
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
- As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections
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