Counselling
Courses:
The following courses are offered at the JIBC New Westminster Campus
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| 1871 | British Columbia becomes a Province within Canada |
| 1894 | Vancouver’s Alexandra Hospital converted into a children’s orphanage |
| 1895 | Vancouver Friendly Aid Society founded. Comprised of representatives from municipal, church and private organizations, one of the Society’s major goals is to “relieve all who may be found to be in real distress, especially women and children.” |
| 1901 | Children’s Protection Act of British Columbia passed. Children’s Aid Society of Vancouver formed. |
| 1908 | Juvenile Delinquents Act passed in Ottawa. Two years later BC establishes first youth courts and detention homes. |
| 1920 | BC passes Adoption Act and Mother’s Pensions Act, which provides monthly payments for women with children under 16. |
| 1927 | Laura Holland, BC’s first professional social worker, becomes Superintendent of Children’s Aid Society in Vancouver. |
| 1929 | First social service (name changes to “social work” 11 years later) courses offered at UBC. |
| 1950 | School of Social Work founded at UBC with Marjorie Smith as Director. |
| 1969 | Social Workers Act establishes Board of Registration for Social Work |
| 2008 | Revised Social Workers Act establishes BC College of Social Workers |
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POSITION
TITLE:
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Violence Prevention Specialist –
Workplace Health
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LOCATION:
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Vancouver,
BC
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CLIENT:
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Vancouver Coastal
Health
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POSITION
SCOPE:
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Reporting to the Director, Safety and
Prevention, the Violence Prevention Specialist coordinates, administers and
evaluates the Workplace Violence Prevention Program for Vancouver Coastal Health
(VCH), to ensure a safe and healthy environment for patients, staff and
visitors, and to achieve compliance with organizational standards and standards
set out in legislative requirements. This includes the coordination of Violence
Risk Assessments, collaborating with other members of the Workplace Health team
(in particular the Occupational Health & Safety Advisors), liaising with
regulatory agencies, promoting safe work habits and supporting managers in the
provision of safe and secure care and services. Works to engage staff, managers
and senior leaders in the development of a positive safety culture in their area
of responsibility. Works collaboratively with area managers to monitor
performance, safety reports and achievement of indicators and development of
action plans to address areas of concern. Assists with the development of
Workplace Violence Prevention policies, procedures and resources, and provides
staff and managers with training and education in Workplace Violence Prevention
matters.
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