Social Worker I

Your Opportunity:

Established in 1951 by the Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus, St. Joseph’s Home has long been a trusted and valued presence in the Medicine Hat community. We provide a range of compassionate services, including palliative care, level 2 supportive living, respite care, special auxiliary beds, spiritual care, all within a nurturing and respectful environment. Join the team at St. Joseph’s Home in Medicine Hat and help advance our mission of delivering exceptional, compassionate care. Discover the reward of making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents while enjoying everything Medicine Hat has to offer. Apply today and become part of Covenant Health’s enduring legacy of service and excellence in healthcare.

Description:

The Social Worker I performs work of limited scope and complexity which generally involves gathering and documenting client information, providing basic client support, making client referrals to agencies. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the CUPE 408 St. Joseph's Collective Agreement.

• Classification:
• Social Worker I
• Union:
• COV CUPE 408 (St. Joseph's)
• Unit and Program:
• Social Work, St. Joseph's Home
• Primary Location:
• St. Joseph's Home
• Location Details:
• As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
• Not Applicable
• FTE:
• 0.50
• Posting End Date:
• 17-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class:
• Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available:
• 27-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date:
• 28-MAY-2027
• Hours per Shift:
• 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
• 4
• Shifts per cycle:
• 10
• Shift Pattern:
• Days
• Days Off:
• As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary:
• $32.76
• Maximum Salary:
• $43.50
• Vehicle Requirement:
• Not Applicable
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Required Qualifications:

Diploma in Social Work from an accredited program is required. Registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) is required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to establish effective relationships with patients, families, caregivers and members of the healthcare team.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Social Work experience in a healthcare setting with experience in acute care, continuing care, community healthcare, palliative care, hospice or end-of-life care considered an asset.