Caseworker - Fort McMurray Office

Athabasca Tribal Council; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Wellness program

Job summary

Athabasca Tribal Council in Fort McMurray, Alberta is seeking a self-motivated social work professional to support children and families in reaching their full potential.

The role involves delegated case management, safety and permanency planning, court appearances, and timely data entry, with after-hours on-call duties as needed. Willingness to relocate to Fort McMurray is expected and required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with minimum 2 years of related social work experience.
• Social Work Diploma with minimum 3 years of related experience.
• Currently delegated or eligible to be delegated in Alberta.
• Experience with Indigenous communities is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide delegated case management including intake, assessment and permanency as per the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act.
• Collaborate with communities and families to create safety and permanency plans for children.
• Attend court and meet all legislative requirements.
• Record online data entry in a timely fashion.
• Be available for after-hours or on-call response if required.
• Participate in team meetings and community events.

Skills

Case management

Education

Bachelor of Social Work or related degree

Social Work Diploma or related diploma

Job description

Athabasca Tribal Council is seeking a self-motivated, professional individual who has a strong commitment to working with children and families to ensure they reach their full potential.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide delegated case management duties, including intake, assessment, and permanency as per the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act.
• Work collaboratively with communities and families in the creation of safety plans and permanency plans for children.
• Attend court and meet all legislative requirements.
• Recording of online data entry in a timely fashion.
• Provide after-hours or on-call response if required.
• Participate in team meetings and community events.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor of Social Work or related degree with a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Social Work Diploma or related diploma with a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Currently delegated or the ability to be delegated in the province of Alberta.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities is considered an asset.

Requirements

• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Child Intervention Record Check.
• Class 5 Drivers License with a clear Drivers abstract.
• Be willing to take necessary ongoing mandatory training related to the position.

Other titles for this role: Caseworker, Social Worker.

Note: We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis. This position will remain open and advertised until a successful candidate has been hired.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Wellness program

Are you available and willing to relocate to Fort McMurray, Alberta, for this full-time opportunity?

Would you be able to travel out of town, sometimes overnight, work overtime if needed and be on call as part of your duties?

We encourage applicants to self-identify to support our efforts to broaden the diversity of applications; however, responses are voluntary and are not necessary to have your application considered by ATC. For the purposes of employment equity, an Indigenous person is someone who identifies as First Nation, Inuit, or Métis. Based on this definition, are you an Indigenous person?

We encourage applicants to self-identify to support our efforts to broaden the diversity of applications; however, responses are voluntary and are not necessary to have your application considered by ATC. For the purpose of employment equity, members of visible minorities mean persons, other than Indigenous peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour. Based on this definition, are you a member of a visible minority?

Experience

• Social Work or Human Services: 2 years (preferred)