Penticton Bc Social worker Jobs – 43 Openings This Week

Family Support Worker
South Okanagan Similkameen Mental Wellness Society —Penticton, BC
- From $25.27 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's
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Community Housing Support Worker - Penticton
John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay —Penticton, BC
- $25.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- English
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
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Community Support Worker
Okanagan Inclusion —Penticton, BC
- From $24 an hour
- On call
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Caregiving
- Cooking
- Dental care
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Community Support Worker - Penticton
John Howard Society of Okanagan & Kootenay —Penticton, BC
- $25.75 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Budgeting
- In-person
- Employee assistance program
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Resource Centre Director - Vancouver Island (Victoria), BC (PT, Permanent) Hybrid Work
Huntington Society of Canada —British Columbia
- $38.26–$44.15 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- CPR Certification
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Paid time off
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Youth Worker - Back on Track
YMCA of Southern Interior BC —Penticton, BC
- $19.22 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- Experience working with children
- Psychology
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2h
Senior Manager of Community Programs, South Okanagan Region
YMCA of Southern Interior BC —Penticton, BC
- $34.05 an hour
- Team management
- Travel
- Contracts
- Dental care
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Community Support Worker
Pacific Coast Community Resources —Penticton, BC
- $27.53–$31.57 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Computer literacy
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Manager of Community Programs
YMCA of Southern Interior BC —Penticton, BC
- $28.83 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
- Dental care
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7d
Family Navigator -EIS
OneSky Community Resources —Penticton, BC
- From $30.06 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
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18h
Tenant Support Worker
ASK Wellness Society —Penticton, BC
- $27.53–$31.57 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
- Social Work
- Dental care
- Vision care
Social Worker
Summerland Seniors Village —Summerland, BC
- $40 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
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3d
Social Worker | Acute Care
Interior Health Authority —Penticton, BC
- $44.85–$56.02 an hour
- Rotating shift
- Bachelor's
- Case management
- Patient care
10d
Life Skills Worker | Mental Health
Interior Health Authority —Penticton, BC
- $29.76–$31.64 an hour
- Night shift
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
Tenant Support Worker - Casual
ASK Wellness Society —Penticton, BC
- $26.49–$30.36 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
- Social Work
Residence Worker, Part-Time
Taproot Community Support Services —Penticton, BC
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Profit sharing
- Employee assistance program
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Child, Youth and Family Counsellor
arc programs —Penticton, BC
- $29.75–$31.25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's
- Case management
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Women's Support Worker
South Okanagan Women In Need Society —Penticton, BC
- $27.54–$33.49 an hour
- On call
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Social Work
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Community Support Worker - Casual
BGC Okanagan —Summerland, BC
- $25.95 an hour
- Medication administration
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Cooking
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Residential Community Support Workers (Penticton/Summerland - Casual Pool)
Taproot Community Support Services —Penticton, BC
- On call
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Profit sharing
- Employee assistance program
Quick apply

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Family Support Worker

South Okanagan Similkameen Mental Wellness Society
Penticton, BC

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time
From $25.27 an hour

Qualifications

Facilitation
Event coordination
Writing skills
Microsoft Office
Bachelor's
Report and presentation preparation
Psychology
Fundraising
Written report writing
Working with families
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Social Work
Resource navigation in case management
Client interaction
Community resource coordination
Driving Licence
Time management

Full job description

Job Summary:

The goal of this position is to provide support to family members of individuals with mental health issues in the catchment area of the South Okanagan Similkameen Mental Wellness Centre in the South Okanagan Service Area of the Interior Health Authority.

Reporting to the Office Administrator or the Board of Directors, the Family Support Worker (FSW) will provide family support services through facilitation of education/support groups, promoting community awareness, developing partnerships, and connecting with resources.

Hours of work will vary and may involve travel to South Okanagan Similkameen communities.

Job Responsibilities:

Educational and Support Activities:
Provide support and information to families or other supports of persons who have a mental health concern.
Promote, coordinate and facilitate: Strengthening Families Together, Kids in Control, Teenagers in Control, Partnership Presentations, Family Support Groups, Special Events.
Assist Family Members to connect with community resources: Advisory Committees, Educational opportunities, and other appropriate events.
Coordinate and distribute educational materials for individuals, schools and agencies.
Support the Mental Wellness Centre.
Identify new opportunities for FSW.
Board and Wellness Center Support:
Provide regular reports to Board including program updates and attendance information.
Contribute to reports to Interior Health and other funding agencies.
Assist with promotion by attending partnership and community events.
Assist with completion of grant applications.
Support the Wellness Centre by assisting with promotional and fundraising activities, participating in maintenance of the educational resources and library, and office support as required.
Maintain confidentiality policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Skill:

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field
Preferably 2-3 years of experience supporting someone with mental illness
Knowledge of major mental illnesses and the Recovery Model, and the impact on family members and loved ones of individuals with a mental illness
Knowledge of the Mental Health system in the South Okanagan
Knowledge of community resources
Ability to use effective interpersonal skills and active listening to establish rapport with families, consumers and members of the community
Demonstrate ability to be self-directed, work independently, and demonstrate initiative for contacting and supporting family members
Good organization and time management skills
Good written and verbal skills
Good computer skills including experience with all Microsoft Office Suite products
Ability to demonstrate empathy
Ability to maintain healthy boundaries
Ability to adhere to standards of confidentiality
Demonstrates effective team work skills

Additional Requirement:

Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $25.27 per hour

Benefits:

Extended health care

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Penticton, BC V2A 5K3

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