Thompson/Nicola BCASW

Today is the day! Social work colleagues, please join us in celebrating our profession. We will be honouring Michael Crawford with the 2026 Heart of the Grasslands award!

(ps. we have moved the location inside to the large boardroom given the new snow on the ground and crisp weather)

The BC Association of Social Workers celebrates the accomplishments of social workers and promotes our profession and practice with free educational webinars during BC Social Work Week. Registration is required.
https://www.bcasw.org/benefits-of-membership/promotion-of-the-profession

We're hiring!

POSITION SUMMARY

KSACC is hiring two Justice Advocate and Educators to support victims of sexualized and intimate partner violence at individual, community and systems levels. At an individual level, the Justice Advocate will synthesize community knowledge to create resources that explain justice system options, processes, and jargon. On a community level, educational material will be developed to support police understandings of and responses to survivors of sexualized violence. The Justice Advocate and Educators will also create and deliver educational content on protective orders to survivors, service providers, and the wider community. On a systems level, the Justice Advocate and Educators will focus on activities that increase public awareness and education of court cases using anti-oppressive and survivor-centred lenses. This position is funded for a 15-month term, with extension dependent on securing additional funding. The position is based out of KSACC’s Kamloops office.

REQUIREMENTS

- Post-secondary education in a relevant field: Human Services Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree (women’s or gender studies, criminology, social work, sociology, psychology), or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Experience working with Indigenous folks, communities and organizations.
- Experience working with the justice/legal system.
- Experience developing community relationships and concise educational material.
- Satisfactory completion of a criminal record check with vulnerable populations.

CLOSING DATE: December 14th, 2025 at 11:59pm.

For full job posting and the application portal please visit:
https://www.ksacc.ca/ksacc-job-postings/

Nominate a registered social worker for the 2025 Inspiring Social Worker of the Year Award before July 16th. More info - https://www.bcasw.org/benefits-of-membership/promotion-of-the-profession

Learn how your existing counselling skills can be applied to working with survivors of sexual violence from an anti-oppressive perspective. Shay has a private practice where they work primarily with survivors of sexual violence and folks identifying as trans, non-binary, or q***r.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/counselling-survivors-of-sexual-violence-tickets-1349186786999

Dr. Daniel Vigo is BC’s chief scientific advisor for psychiatry, toxic drugs, & concurrent disorders. Dr. Vigo will discuss his recommendations for responding to those living with severe mental-health & addictions challenges, as well as brain injuries. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/understanding-the-scope-of-involuntary-care-in-bc-tickets-1262092806559

FREE at that Paramount Theatre of Monday, April 14th hosted by the Y Women's Emergency Shelter. More information: https://www.shamelesshussy.com/

Student Show
Showtime: Doors open at 12:30 p.m. FCFS seating, show starts at 1:00 p.m.

Community Show
Showtime Doors open at 7:00 p.m. FCFS seating, show starts at 7:30 p.m.

World Social Work Day takes place on March 18th, 2025. This year’s theme is ‘Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Wellbeing’, which emphasises the importance of caring and respecting across generations to build strong societies, sustain the environment, and share wisdom for a better future.

Join us for our last free educational webinar celebrating BC Social Work Week. 630pm, Thursday, March 13, 2025 (PDT).

Reimagining Child Welfare: Prevention and Well-Being Approaches
Shifting the focus of child welfare from the current model, panelists will talk about the benefits of a prevention and well-being approach that would best support children, youth, and their families.

Dr. Jennifer Charelsworth, Representative for Children and Youth in British Columbia & John Yakielashek, Executive Director, Reviews and Investigations, RCYBC

Register on Zoom -

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Reimagining Child Welfare: Prevention and Well-Being Approaches. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Shifting the focus of child welfare from the current model, panelists will talk about the benefits of a prevention and well-being approach that would best support children, youth, and their families. Dr. Jennifer Charelsworth Representative for Children and Youth in British Columbia John Yakielashek...

Join us to celebrate! Social Work Week celebrates the accomplishments of BC social workers. Our theme this year is Social Workers Make a Difference Everywhere!

Free webinars & all are welcome. https://www.bcasw.org/benefits-of-membership/promotion-of-the-profession