Sexual Health and Blood Borne Infections Social Worker
Job in
New Westminster, Burnaby, BC, K3L, Canada
Listing for:
Fraser Health
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Mental Health, Community Health
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42.27 - 52.81 CAD Hourly
CAD
42.27
52.81
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New WestminsterSalary
The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour.
Job Summary We are currently looking to fill a Full-Time opportunity for a Sexual Health and Blood Borne Infections Social Worker in Public Health located in New Westminster, British Columbia.
New Westminster is known for its stunning waterfront views along the Fraser River, located on the north side of the Fraser River bordering several municipalities in each direction (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Delta), making it the centre of the Greater Vancouver region.
Benefits
- Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits:
Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage. - Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
- Benefit Portability:
Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer. - Immediate Pension Enrollment:
Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one. - Maternity Top-Up:
Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave. - Trans Link Pass Subsidy:
Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on Trans Link passes. - Additional employee discounts and perks available.
Detailed Overview
Within the context of a client and family centred care model and in accordance with the vision and values of the organization, the Sexual Health and Blood Borne Infections (SHBBI) Social Worker is responsible for providing clinical and consultative case management and social work services to priority clients and families living with HIV and/or HCV. As an integrated member of the Fraser Health SHBBI team, the Social Worker provides clinical consultation and education to the clinical team on HIV clients identified with complex needs.
Responsibilities
Provides advanced psychosocial assessment, counselling, referral and advocacy for clients and families living with HIV.Provides crisis intervention and problem solving to effectively support those who engage in high-risk behaviour with a variety of biopsychosocial difficulties. Identifies and provides referrals, in accordance with established protocols, to appropriate resources/services based on clients' needs. Ensures follow up to best support client engagement along the continuum of care.Provides intensive HIV case management services to clients noted as having acute complex care needs. Completes collaborative assessments and responds by coordinating, monitoring and frequently evaluating individualized care plans that address the client's needs.Establishes and maintains effective relationships with community social service agencies, facilitating communication and decision making around client care, identifying gaps in services and working with the STOP team to improve services to individuals living with HIV.Provides clinical consultation and education to the SHBBI Nursing Outreach Team regarding psychosocial factors affecting client care engagement.Maintains client records by documenting client referrals and assessments, charting information, preparing progress notes and reports in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures and in compliance with regulatory requirements.Participates in inter-professional planning, evaluation and development of protocols to enhance system processes and resources for HIV positive individuals referred to the SHBBI Team.Collaborates with clinical and community agencies to address identified high-risk barriers to client care for the goal of sustainment/engagement in HIV treatment and care. Receives referrals from care management personnel and other members of the interdisciplinary team to assist clients/families with complex emotional or social presentations through the system of care.Requests and/or attends clinical case conferences for client reviews, consults on new referrals and discusses transition/discharge plans in collaboration with the SHBBI nursing team and other care providers.Provides consultative and/or direct services to clients, families, team members and community health professionals to navigate psychosocial systems such as immigration, financial instability, housing, legal advocacy and mental health and addiction services.Maintains a variety of documentation and records. Collects and provides requested data to the SHBBI clinical team as required.Participates in program evaluation/quality improvement by identifying opportunities for change and formulating recommendations to support SHBBI initiatives and services.Performs other related duties as assigned.Qualifications
Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an approved school of Social Work. Two (2) years recent, related experience in a complex healthcare environment such as a community setting including one (1) year experience working with marginalized clients with multiple health issues including HIV, mental health and substance use issues. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid B.C. driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.
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