Original job description
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This Social Worker II position provides quality social work services within the health care setting, in-home care and supportive living sites. This position provides front-line services to clients and families related to the social impacts of their health journey. Assessing social impacts, intervening with supportive counselling, accessing resources, assessing risk, and educating regarding the impacts of legislation and social determinants of health are central. This position requires a broad knowledge of community and government resources, as well as the ability to implement various legislation that guides interactions with adults and seniors. Previous work in a hospital setting and working with seniors on the placement journey would benefit this position. You must be able to work well independently, as well as within the interdisciplinary team. Travel to rural sites within the Zone is a requirement. These include Bassano, Bow Island, and Oyen areas.
Description:
As a Social Worker II, you will be a member of an inter-disciplinary team and provides a range of social work services to patients and their families. Your services may include: psychosocial assessment, resource-based interventions, individual, group and family treatment, risk screening, counselling, case management and coordination, transition or discharge planning, and prevention, promotion and public awareness activities.
Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Social Worker II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Social Work Primary Location: Brooks Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time 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: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $42.14 Maximum Salary: $56.02 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Required Qualifications:
Completion of bachelor's degree in Social Work. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Minimum of three years of professional social work experience is required. Ability to work independently. Please note applicants must have a BSW or MSW. Other equivalents not considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience working in a medical context/setting is preferred. Previous experience working with seniors and their supporters is preferred. Knowledge of community and government resources. Understanding and knowledge of alternate decision-making legislation. Knowledge of Connect Care or EPIC considered an asset.
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Responsibilities
Provide social work services to patients and families in health care, in-home care, and supportive living settings, including psychosocial assessments, counselling, risk screening, and resource-based interventions. Coordinate case management and transitions or discharges, assess social impacts and risks, and educate clients about legislation and social determinants of health.
Requirements
A BSW or MSW is required, along with active or eligible registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers and at least three years of professional social work experience. Candidates must be able to work independently; medical-setting and seniors’ experience, knowledge of community and government resources and alternate decision-making legislation, and familiarity with Connect Care or EPIC are preferred or considered assets.
Skills
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Supportive Counselling
- Resource-Based Interventions
- Risk Screening
- Case Management
- Care Coordination
- Transition Planning
- Discharge Planning
- Family Treatment
- Group Treatment
- Individual Treatment
- Community Resource Knowledge
- Government Resource Knowledge
- Legislation Implementation
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Independent Work
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Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Social Work
- Social Worker II
- Health Care
- In-Home Care
- Supportive Living
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Supportive Counselling
- Resource-Based Interventions
- Risk Screening
- Case Management
- Care Coordination
- Transition Planning
- Discharge Planning
- Social Determinants Of Health
- Community Resources
- Government Resources
- Alternate Decision-Making Legislation
- Alberta College Of Social Workers
- Connect Care
- EPIC
- Seniors
- Interdisciplinary Team
