lake country bc social worker Jobs – 52 Openings This Week

9-8-8 Crisis Helpline Responder
Canadian Mental Health Association - Vernon & District —Vernon, BC
- $29.76–$31.64 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Patient care
- Computer skills
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Quick apply
9d
Community Inclusion Worker
Pacific Coast Community Resources —Vernon, BC
- $25.95–$29.76 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Databases
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental care
- Vision care
Quick apply
Program Manager - Community & Social Services
Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society —British Columbia
- $69,160–$76,440 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Budgeting
- Social Work
1d
Family Response Worker
Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society —Kelowna, BC
- $30–$35 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Working with children
- Bachelor's
Quick apply
Community Support Worker
Thompson Community Services —Kelowna, BC
- $25.95–$29.76 an hour
- On call
- Caregiving
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Indigenous Case Manager - Upstream
Métis Community Services Society of BC (MCSBC) —Kelowna, BC
- $24–$27 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Word
- English
- Microsoft Office
Quick apply
Resident & Family Experience Coordinator (Social Worker) | Temporary, Part-Time | 7.5/hours weekly
Sienna Senior Living —Lake Country, BC
- $19.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Sales
- Customer service
Registered Social Worker (RSW)
OK Clinical Therapy Group —Vernon, BC
- $70–$110 an hour
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Working with children
- Patient care
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Community Mental Health | Life Skills Worker
Interior Health Authority —Vernon, BC
- $29.76–$31.64 an hour
- Night shift
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
14d
Social Worker
Park Place Seniors Living —Kelowna, BC
- $55–$65 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor's
- Organizational skills
- Social Work
8d
Child & Youth Worker - Youth Safe House (Casual)
North Okanagan Friendship Center —Vernon, BC
- $24–$26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
Quick apply
13d
Childrens and Youth Ministries Worker
The Salvation Army Centre of Hope —Vernon, BC
- $20.09–$30.13 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Working with children
7h
Sexual Assault Services Caseworker
Kelowna Women's Shelter —Kelowna, BC
- $32.52 an hour
- Full-time
- Social Work
- Store discount
- Disability insurance
Quick apply
7d
Summer Student - Child and Youth Worker
Archway Society for Domestic Peace - Formerly known as Vernon Women's Transition House Society —Vernon, BC
- $21.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
Quick apply
7d
Contracted HomeShare Providers
John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay —Vernon, BC
- $1,630–$3,000 a month
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
Senior Program Area Leader
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Okanagan —Lake Country, BC
- $22.60 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- No university degree
- Paid sick leave
Childrens and Youth Ministries Worker
The Salvation Army —Vernon, BC
- $20.09–$30.13 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Working with children
1d
Senior Program Area Leader
BGC Okanagan —Lake Country, BC
- $22.60 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- No university degree
- Paid sick leave
Quick apply
Inclusive Child Care Worker (Temporary)
BGC Okanagan —Central Okanagan, BC
- $25.95 an hour
- Full-time
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Travel
- Paid sick leave
Quick apply
Inclusive Child Care Worker
BGC Okanagan —Central Okanagan, BC
- $25.95 an hour
- Full-time
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Travel
- Paid sick leave
Quick apply

I want to receive the latest job alerts for social worker in lake country bc

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

9-8-8 Crisis Helpline Responder

Canadian Mental Health Association - Vernon & District -
Vernon, BC

Quick apply

Job details

Full-time
$29.76–$31.64 an hour
9 days ago

Qualifications

Multilingual
High school diploma or GED
Patient care
Computer skills
Typing
Social Work
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Title: 9-8-8 Crisis Helpline Responder
Facility: Canadian Mental Health Association
Reports To: Manager of Crisis Intervention and Prevention
Bargaining Unit: BCGEU
Grid/Wage: Grid 21 / $29.76 - $31.64
Status: Full-Time, Evenings & Overnight (36 hours per week)

JOB SUMMARY

The 9-8-8 Crisis Helpline Responder is responsible for providing crisis intervention, emotional support, suicide risk assessment, and resources on the 9-8-8 Crisis Helpline.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Provides emotional support and crisis intervention via phone and text. These include:

Complete risk assessment, safety planning and de-escalation with help seekers
Able to work collaboratively and compassionately with those reaching out for help
Schedule and complete follow up calls and 3rd party outreach calls as needed
Use the least invasive steps necessary to establish safety.
This may involve contacting emergency services with or without consent when no other avenue to ensure safety is possible
Maintain accurate and detailed reports
Complete legally required reporting
Familiar with local and national resources and providing to help seekers as needed
Maintain strict confidentiality and uphold ethical and legal standards of 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Attend responder/staff meetings/additional training sessions as required
Participate in regular quality assurance and ongoing assessment of skills
Participate in mentoring new responders as needed
Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience

High school diploma/equivalent or higher
Certificate in Community Social Service an asset
Recent, related experience of one year OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience or other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work

Skills and Abilities

Excellent computer/typing skills
Be empathetic, flexible, and adaptable to varying situations
Excellent spoken and written communication skills with the ability to engage any individual regardless of background
Ability to organize and prioritize
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with individuals
Excellent interpersonal skills and can positively interact with others
Ability to analyze and resolve problems
Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills
Must be able to protect the confidentiality of help seekers while on shift and will not use or disclose any information about any help seeker in compliance with 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Multilingual an asset
Must be available for night shifts

Please note position is subject to successful completion of training.

Other

Must be 19 years of age or older
Have a high-speed internet connection and a quiet/confidential workspace
Casual employees must provide their own computer.

CMHA Vernon is committed to building an inclusive workplace and community and seeks candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.76-$31.64 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Paid time off
Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

Vernon, BC V1T 1W3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

Please type "Yes" below to acknowledge that you understand you must be 19 years of age or older to apply for this position.

Work Location: In person

Quick apply

Refine Your Search

social worker jobs in lake country bc

9-8-8 Crisis Helpline Responder

Community Inclusion Worker

Program Manager - Community & Social Services

Family Response Worker

Community Support Worker

Indigenous Case Manager - Upstream

Resident & Family Experience Coordinator (Social Worker) | Temporary, Part-Time | 7.5/hours weekly

Registered Social Worker (RSW)

Community Mental Health | Life Skills Worker

Social Worker

Child & Youth Worker - Youth Safe House (Casual)

Childrens and Youth Ministries Worker

Sexual Assault Services Caseworker

Summer Student - Child and Youth Worker

Contracted HomeShare Providers

Senior Program Area Leader

Childrens and Youth Ministries Worker

Senior Program Area Leader

Inclusive Child Care Worker (Temporary)

Inclusive Child Care Worker

I want to receive the latest job alerts for social worker in lake country bc

Explore jobs in more locations

Job seeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected