Social science teacher Jobs in Surrey, BC

Job Description

Job Description

Status : Permanent, Full-time

Wage : $42.27 to $52.81

Location : Riverview, Coquitlam, BC

Hours of work : Monday - Friday - 8am-4pm

Job Summary :

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Social Worker is responsible for the delivery of trauma informed care for people who may have or have experienced trauma, concurrent disorders, physical and mental illness, cultural and community disconnection; and involvement in the forensic and criminal justice system.

The social worker is responsible overseeing recovery oriented goal, group and program planning for a 41 bed enhanced transitional housing program in Coquitlam. Working with program staff and a peer specialist the social worker will be responsible for conducting psychoeducational groups and providing individual client support utilizing therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing and trauma recovery.

Job Qualifications

• Master’s 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.

Knowledge / Abilities :

About Coast

Coast Mental Health (Coast) is one of the largest mental health non-profit societies in Canada and operates a large array of innovative housing and community-based rehabilitation services for people with a mental illness living in and around Vancouver. Coast operates in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia providing approximately 1000 people with supportive housing and 4000 clients living in the community with a wide variety of programs and services.

Coast fosters a client-driven, recovery-oriented environment that promotes restoring health, personal growth and a return to society for individuals with a mental illness through advocacy and providing direct programs and services. Coast is deeply invested in cultural safety, reconciliation, and anti-racism. Our employees receive training on cultural humility, trauma-informed practice, and inclusive leadership. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and value lived experience alongside professional qualifications.

Why Coast

Some of the Benefits we Offer

Coast Mental Health is committed to creating a culture of diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or disability.