Adoption social worker Jobs in Surrey, BC

Healing House

984 160 Street

Surrey, BC V4A4W5, CAN

Healing House

984 160 Street

Surrey, BC V4A4W5, CAN

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Social Worker is responsible for the delivery of strengths based, culturally safe, trauma informed care for people who may have or have experienced trauma, concurrent disorders, physical and mental illness, cultural and community disconnection.

The Social Worker will be working with youth and young adults, ages 17 to 24 in a 12 bed specialized youth and young adult residential substance use recovery program. Working within an interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker will provide support for participants, including; assessments, assistance with financial supports, connection to community resources, and assisting participants with their reintegration back to their home community.

The Social worker will provide client support utilizing therapeutic modalities, such as CBT, DBT skills, motivational interviewing, and trauma informed practices.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelors degree of Social Work from an accredited University;
• Registration with the BC College of Social Workers;
• a minimum of two (2) years experience in a similar setting with a mental health or addictions related agency;
• Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.
• a valid First Aid Certificate ("Emergency First Aid - Community Care" or equivalent)
• WHMIS completion upon hire
• A Ministry of Justice criminal records check required if hired.

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