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Social Worker
@ Baptist Housing
Kelowna, British Columbia
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Overview
Baptist Housing is hiring a temporary part-time Social Worker at Sun Pointe Village in Kelowna, BC, for about 15 hours a week over two days, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role provides counselling, crisis intervention, care planning support and family assistance for seniors, and requires a BSW, BC College of Social Workers registration and one year of seniors' services experience. Pay is $42.27 to $52.81 per hour under the HSP Master Collective Agreement.
Responsibilities:
- Assess resident psychosocial needs and contribute to care plans
- Provide counselling, crisis intervention and emotional support
- Facilitate resident care conferences and support family transitions
- Lead resident and family councils and support groups
- Collaborate with community agencies and social workers
Requirements summary:
- BSW required, MSW preferred
- Registration in good standing with the BC College of Social Workers
- One year of experience serving seniors or equivalent
- Understanding of gerontology and older adults' psychosocial needs
- Strong communication, assessment and documentation skills
Tools & skills
CounsellingCare planningPerson centred careCrisis interventionLeadershipCollaborationResearchConfidentialityCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsConflict resolutionDocumentationProblem solvingWork independently
Benefits mentioned
Health insuranceDentalRetirement planPaid time off
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 15 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Social Work |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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Baptist Housing
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
Job description
Sun Pointe Village | Kelowna, British Columbia | Temporary Part-Time (15 hours/week)
The Opportunity
At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a Social Worker at Sun Pointe Village, you’ll be a valued member of a multidisciplinary care team, advocating for residents, supporting families, and contributing to a compassionate environment where each person is treated with dignity and respect.
About The Role
Key Responsibilities
Resident & Family Support
Requirements
You are a compassionate, resident-centered professional who builds trust with ease. You bring:
Compensation & Benefits
This position is compensated under the HSP Master Collective Agreement, with a wage range of $42.27 – $52.81 per hour.
Additional Benefits May Include
At Baptist Housing, you’ll be part of a compassionate and collaborative team where you can bring your whole self to work. Together, we create communities where seniors—and those who support them—can truly thrive.
Why Work at Baptist Housing?
Meaningful Work
Make a real difference in the lives of seniors every day.
Supportive Community
Work in a team that values connection, respect, and collaboration.
Recognition & Growth
We invest in your development and celebrate your contributions.
The Opportunity
At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a Social Worker at Sun Pointe Village, you’ll be a valued member of a multidisciplinary care team, advocating for residents, supporting families, and contributing to a compassionate environment where each person is treated with dignity and respect.
About The Role
- This position is 15 hours per week, typically worked over two days (Tuesdays and Thursdays), with shifts from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Key Responsibilities
Resident & Family Support
- Assess resident psychosocial needs and contribute to individualized care plans.
- Provide adjustment counselling, one-to-one visits, crisis intervention, and emotional support.
- Facilitate Resident Care Conferences and support residents and families during transitions, including move-in, transfer, or end-of-service planning.
- Assist residents and families in navigating financial or material assistance programs as needed.
- Model and promote Baptist Housing’s Wellness Model of Care.
- Facilitate resident and family councils, support groups, and educational sessions.
- Provide leadership as a member of the Administrative Team, supporting residence-wide initiatives.
- Participate in policy review and revision, quality improvement, and data collection activities.
- Work closely with residents, families, team members, and community agencies such as Community Care, the Public Guardian and Trustee, and disease-specific organizations.
- Collaborate with other social workers across the Kelowna region to support consistency and workload relief.
- Promote a safe and healthy workplace, identifying hazards and supporting safe practices.
- Integrate evidence-based research into practice and maintain awareness of legislative and program changes.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and professional ethics in all interactions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) required; Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred.
- The candidate must be registered in good standing with the BC College of Social Workers.
- Minimum one year of experience providing services to seniors, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- You possess a robust understanding of gerontology and the psychosocial requirements of older adults.
You are a compassionate, resident-centered professional who builds trust with ease. You bring:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strengths in counselling, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution.
- A collaborative spirit rooted in Servant Leadership.
- Strong documentation, assessment, and problem-solving abilities.
- Confidence working independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team.
- A commitment to supporting residents with empathy, dignity, and respect.
Compensation & Benefits
This position is compensated under the HSP Master Collective Agreement, with a wage range of $42.27 – $52.81 per hour.
Additional Benefits May Include
- Employer-paid extended health and dental benefits
- Retirement savings contributions
- Paid vacation
At Baptist Housing, you’ll be part of a compassionate and collaborative team where you can bring your whole self to work. Together, we create communities where seniors—and those who support them—can truly thrive.
Why Work at Baptist Housing?
Meaningful Work
Make a real difference in the lives of seniors every day.
Supportive Community
Work in a team that values connection, respect, and collaboration.
Recognition & Growth
We invest in your development and celebrate your contributions.
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