Manager - Social Work Edmonton Corridor

Your Opportunity:

Assisted Living Alberta (ALA) is seeking a collaborative leader to join our team as Manager, Social Work. Reporting to the Director of Social Work, SW, Virtual Care, Education and Specialty Programs. The Manager, Social Work provides leadership for the planning, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of social work programs, practice initiatives, resources and service delivery supports across ALA. ALA provides Albertans with the support they need through a comprehensive assisted living system that offers a full range of services, including medical and non-medical supports, continuing care homes, home care, community care, and social services. ALA is focused on delivering care more effectively and consistently across the province by enhancing home and community services, expediting access to supportive living environments and continuing care homes, and ensuring Albertans and their caregivers are well-informed. Success in this role requires a skilled relationship builder who thrives in complex environments, can influence change across diverse stakeholder groups, and is passionate about enhancing client experience and outcomes. If you are a healthcare leader looking to make a meaningful impact at a provincial level, we encourage you to apply.

Description:

The Manager is responsible for advancing provincial social work programming that promotes consistent, evidence-informed and person-centered practice across home care, continuing care, community-based services and other Assisted Living Alberta programs. The position supports the development and implementation of provincial frameworks, tools, pathways and initiatives that strengthen psychosocial care, system navigation, caregiver support, advocacy, complex care coordination and equitable access to services.  The Manager works collaboratively with operational leaders, social workers, interdisciplinary teams, system partners and community organizations to support high-quality social work services and improve outcomes for clients, families and caregivers. The position ensures social work programming reflects legislative and professional practice requirements, organizational priorities, quality standards, and principles of cultural safety, diversity, inclusion and trauma-informed care.  The role will support the leadership and delivery of provincial initiatives related to social work practice, service integration, complex care planning, caregiver supports, vulnerable populations and social determinants of health. The position also provides subject matter expertise and supports implementation, change management, evaluation and continuous improvement activities that strengthen social work service delivery and professional practice across the province.

Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Manager Union: Exempt Unit and Program: Provincial Social Work Program Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza Location Details: As Per Location Employee Class: Regular Full Time FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 20-NOV-2026 Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $41.16 Maximum Salary: $70.58 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

5–7 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in healthcare, continuing care, home care, community services or social work practice, including experience leading initiatives or programs.  Strong knowledge of social work standards of practice, ethics, legislation and regulatory requirements.  Experience supporting clients with complex psychosocial, caregiver, mental health, housing, financial, substance use or social support needs.  Experience supporting system navigation, complex care coordination, discharge planning, transitions of care or caregiver support programs.  Experience leading provincial or multi-site social work initiatives.  Knowledge of provincial healthcare systems, community resources, government programs and social service networks.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution with current registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW). Equivalent combinations of education and relevant healthcare leadership experience may be considered.  Experience working with vulnerable populations, including seniors, individuals with complex medical and social needs, Indigenous populations and marginalized communities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience within Alberta's continuing care system, including Home Care, Continuing Care Homes, Supportive Living or community-based care programs.  Experience with program evaluation, implementation science, health-system transformation or integrated care initiatives.  Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and evaluating social work programs, professional practice initiatives, care pathways or service delivery models.