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Are you a compassionate social worker who wants to make a real difference to people living with Parkinson’s disease, and their carepartners? Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is seeking a Registered Clinical Social Worker to join our team.Who we areParkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by Parkinson’s disease and their families. Through a wide range of education and support services, we strive to empower those living with Parkinson’s across the province.We believe that every person touched by Parkinson's deserves to know that they are not alone in their journey. Our mission is to empower the Parkinson's community in British Columbia by providing resources and services to enable self-management, self-reliance, and self-advocacy. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff offer up-to-date information, referrals, educational events, counselling, support groups, and exercise resources. We fund research to advance the understanding and treatment of Parkinson’s, as well as allied health positions across the province.&nbsp;The right candidateYou are a compassionate and experienced Registered Clinical Social Worker (MSW, RSW) with a deep understanding of chronic illness and a passion for helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of Parkinson’s disease. You bring strong clinical counseling skills, a trauma-informed approach, and familiarity with the BC healthcare system. You thrive in a primarily virtual setting while remaining responsive to in-person client needs.The position&nbsp;The Social Worker will report to the Manager of Education and Support Services and play a key role in delivering counseling and healthcare navigation to individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and their carepartners. This is a full-time, primarily remote position based in the Lower Mainland of BC, with occasional in-person sessions and required meeting attendance at our Vancouver office.Responsibilities of the Registered Clinical Social WorkerYou will play a central role in enhancing the emotional, psychosocial, and practical well-being of people with Parkinson’s and their care partners through:<ul><li>Providing short-term counseling using modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy.</li><li>Using motivational interviewing techniques to enhance health outcomes.</li><li>Providing psychoeducation by offering individual sessions and support groups to increase understanding of chronic illness and coping strategies.</li><li>Developing and delivering modality-based therapy groups, such as CBT group therapy.</li><li>Providing healthcare navigation by supporting clients in navigating BC’s healthcare system</li><li>Providing linkage to resources such as case managers, financial aid, long-term care, and legal planning</li><li>Assisting with applications for home supports, disability programs, and caregiver services</li><li>Liaising with healthcare professionals and advocate for client needs</li><li>Providing in-person community talks and mental health education sessions which may occasionally require travel within the Lower Mainland and across BC.</li></ul>What we’re looking for<ul><li>Master’s degree in social work (MSW) and current full registration with the BC College of Social -Workers (BCCSW)</li><li>Minimum five (5) years of clinical experience, including three (3) in chronic illness or healthcare settings</li><li>Demonstrated experience with short-term counseling/ therapy and relevant therapeutic modalities</li><li>Proficiency in delivering services in a virtual (telehealth) environment</li><li>Strong communication skills and cultural competence</li><li>Empathy, patience, and a desire to support individuals and families facing Parkinson’s</li><li>Familiarity with Parkinson’s disease or personal/professional connection considered an asset</li><li>Group therapy experience preferred</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Competitive compensation of $75.000-$ 85,000/ year</li><li>A primarily remote work environment and access to a downtown Vancouver office</li><li>Paid vacation, sick leave, office closure during the December holiday period, and a paid day off on your birthday</li><li>Extended health and dental benefits, and RRSP Group Plan</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and training</li><li>A supportive and collaborative team culture</li></ul>Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications, counselling experience, healthcare navigation knowledge, and connection (if any) to Parkinson’s disease or chronic illness. Include a brief description of your approach to counselling individuals with Parkinson’s and their families.We kindly ask that applicants do not contact us after submitting their application to Charity Village.&nbsp; Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.&nbsp;

Parkinson Society British Columbia

Clinical Social Worker

Family Preservation WorkerFamily Enhancement ProgramRegular Full-TimePosting Date: August 26, 2025 Location: Surrey, BC Wage: JJEP Wage Grid Level 14-P ($40.03-$50.59 per hour)Hours of Work: 35 Hours per weekClosing Date:&nbsp;September 16, 2025Options Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering social services across the Southern Fraser region (Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley) from early childhood to seniors. Our comprehensive range of programs and services relies on collaborative relationships with individuals, businesses, community groups and government bodies to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community.<h2>Position Overview</h2>Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of families? As a Family Preservation Worker, you’ll provide hands-on, culturally responsive support that empowers families to build stability, strengthen relationships, and thrive together. Join a team dedicated to keeping families connected, helping them grow stronger, and creating lasting change.Reporting to the Program Manager, the Family Preservation Worker supports families through intake, case management, and goal setting while maintaining an active caseload. The role focuses on building positive relationships with parents, providing crisis intervention, and applying evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive approaches to enhance family stability, problem-solving, and parenting skills. Key responsibilities include facilitating supportive visitation, delivering life skills training and psychoeducation, coordinating with MCFD social workers and community partners, and participating in integrated case management meetings. The position also requires maintaining accurate documentation, preparing timely progress reports, and representing the organization with professionalism in the community.<h2>Qualifications</h2>The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (such as Psychology, Child &amp; Youth Care, or Sociology) or equivalent education and at least two years of recent experience working with vulnerable populations. A valid unrestricted Class 5 Driver’s License, an insured vehicle, and First Aid certification are required. Fluency in Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, or Punjabi is also essential to effectively serve families in the Family Enhancement Program.The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the Child, Family and Community Service Act, risk assessment practices, and family support principles. They will demonstrate excellent case management, organizational, and time management skills, along with well-developed interpersonal, counselling, and communication abilities. Outreach and home visiting experience is an asset. Key strengths include quickly building rapport with clients, providing psychoeducation on parenting, trauma, and family functioning, and applying knowledge of child development, life skills, and healthy relationships. The candidate will also show cultural sensitivity, maintain confidentiality, collaborate effectively with colleagues and community partners, and remain committed to ongoing professional development.This position is open to all applicants and requires union membership.&nbsp;This role requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Information Check (PIC), and a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice.

Options Community Service

Family Preservation Worker

Position:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Family Preservation Clinical Supervisor – 1 Position&nbsp;Status:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Permanent Full-Time&nbsp;Hours of Work:&nbsp; 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday&nbsp;Department:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Family Preservation and ReunificationLocation:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;745 Clark DriveClassification:&nbsp; &nbsp; Supervisor – Grid 30 (+ 2 Temporary Market Adjustment)Salary:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;$3,694.47 to $4,226.96 bi-weeklyAt VACFSS, we ensure that the rights, safety, well-being and spirit of Indigenous children and families are upheld, honoured, and protected. We strive to eliminate oppression, discrimination, and marginalization within our community. We acknowledge and honour the inherent wisdom, capacity, and resourcefulness of our community in designing programs and services to care for our own children and families. Accordingly, we are dedicated to planning, developing, and implementing creative and innovative Indigenous programs and services in collaboration with members of our community and other agencies.<ul><li>Join an Agency that strives to provide services to strengthen Indigenous families culturally and spiritually!</li><li>Receive a competitive salary $96,386.14 to $110,278.43 per year PLUS a comprehensive benefits package!</li><li>Take on a challenging role that provides membership in the Public Service Pension Plan</li></ul>JOB SUMMARY:The Family Preservation and Reunification (FPR) Program provides a continuum of homebased, culturally grounded, and goal-orientated services to families served by VACFSS’ Child Safety, Guardianship and Resources Programs. The FPR Program supports families to connect to their Indigenous culture and to strengthen identity and self-esteem. It works with culturally based and holistic healing approaches to address physical, mental, and spiritual needs. It seeks to support the Indigenous beliefs, values, cultural practices, and resources that are identified by the family as meaningful.Reporting to the Family Preservation Manager is responsible for supervising the daily operations of a Family Preservation and Reunification counselling team in the context of Restorative Indigenous Child Welfare practice. The position has responsibility to plan, develop, manage, coordinate and evaluate the delivery of services within the context of a Family Preservation team. The Clinical Supervisor provides clinical supervision, planning, coordination and administration of volunteer mentoring, in-home-services and self-help mutual aid groups. The position is directly accountable for the quality of service to clients and for setting and monitoring standards in a manner that is culturally sensitive to Indigenous people. Utilizing the Restorative Supervision Model, provides direct supervision and coaching to workers in the Family Preservation team. Provides vision, direction, guidance and leadership to his/her direct reports and others. The Clinical Supervisor is responsible to provide joint supervision for the Child and Youth Wellness Counsellors with the Director and Family Preservation Manager position. The clinical supervision would be provided by the Clinical Supervisor.The Clinical Supervisor supports the work of Counsellors and assists in stewarding the program to stand with and help families to:<ul><li>Engage positively with the child welfare system.</li><li>Strengthen connections to their culture and Indigenous community(ies).</li><li>Access community resources to meet basic needs such as safe housing, medical care, and food security.</li><li>See their children as sacred bundles and parents as sacred life givers.</li><li>Improve parenting confidence and abilities.</li><li>Strengthen relationships between families and children placed out of their homes.</li><li>Increase understanding of historical, intergenerational, and personal trauma, and promote healing.&nbsp;</li></ul>The Clinical Supervisor is directly accountable for the quality of service to clients through Counsellors, working collaboratively with referring VACFSS Programs, setting and monitoring standards in a manner that is culturally sensitive to Indigenous people, reporting requirements and working within financial policies. Utilizing the Restorative Supervision Model, provides regular direct supervision, leadership, guidance, coaching, and consultation to counsellors that addresses clinical and administrative needs.&nbsp;The Clinical Supervisor ensures services provided are reflective of an integrated case management/wraparound service approach by:<ul><li>Ensuring that services are strength-based and build on the family’s capacity to take care of their own children as well as directing their own service plans.</li><li>Ensuring program standards and guidelines as well as policies and procedures of the agency are maintained.</li><li>Facilitating and participating in weekly case management team meetings.</li><li>Overseeing referral, intake and discharge planning.</li><li>Reviewing follow-up cases to ensure maximum quality of client care.</li><li>Provide clinical consultation with respect to: Assessment and integrated services planning; Services to address concrete needs; Individual parent training and education.; Therapeutic interventions with individuals, couples and families; Linkages to formal and informal supports.</li></ul>As a member of the larger Family Preservation team, as well as the VACFSS Leadership team, the Clinical Supervisor contributes to team activities, shares ideas/information and experience with team members, and demonstrates commitment to team decisions and goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;A complete position profile will be made available to candidates at the time of the interview.&nbsp;QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>A Master's degree in social work (Clinical Specialty or equivalent training/education), Educational Counselling, Clinical Psychology, Child and Youth Care, or equivalent; with</li><li>At least five years of direct counselling in child and family services as a Registered Social Worker, Registered Clinical Social Worker or Registered Clinical Counsellor and a combination of experience in addictions, mental health and trauma.</li><li>Supervisory training.</li><li>Supervisory experience required.</li><li>Mastery of Parent Effectiveness Training, Behavior Modification, Bargaining and Negotiating Techniques and Assertiveness Training.</li><li>Eligible to be a member of BCACC as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) or a member of BCCSW as a Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW).</li></ul>Key Competencies:<ul><li>Relational Engagement</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Collaborative Planning and Decision Making</li><li>Emotional Competency</li><li>Resilience</li><li>Cultural, Spiritual Expression</li></ul>Notes:<ul><li>This position requires Union membership.</li><li>A vehicle with business class insurance and a Class 5 Driver’s License are required.</li><li>This position requires the incumbent to be available in the office</li></ul>ABOUT THE BENEFITS:In exchange for your contributions to VACFSS, you will receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:<ul><li>Medical, extended health, and dental</li><li>Group life</li><li>100% employer-paid premiums</li><li>3 weeks of vacation</li><li>Eligible for the VACFSS flex program&nbsp;</li><li>Membership in the Public Service Pension Plan</li><li>Access to VACFSS’ Staff Support Counsellor</li><li>Access to Indigenous Cultural Teachings as coordinated by the Agency</li></ul>We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be accepted from candidates with the above qualifications or from candidates that have delegated experience with MCFD or a Delegated Aboriginal Agency.&nbsp; An eligibility list may be created. Preference may be given to qualified Indigenous Candidates as per Section 41 of the Human Rights Code.&nbsp;

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