Job (Edmonton): iHuman – Social Worker

Theatre Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

iHuman Youth Society is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to deliver crisis intervention and outreach services to marginalized youth aged 12-24. The role requires establishing trust, developing case plans, and advocating with external agencies when needed.

A field-based, compassionate approach is essential. The position reports to the Director Caring Services and involves working in a collaborative team to connect youth with critical resources, support services, and life skills development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with marginalized populations including vulnerable youth.
• Experience facilitating youth with court appearances, accessing treatment etc.
• Knowledge of harm reduction approaches to engaging youth with multiple challenges including mental illness, addictions and fetal alcohol syndrome.
• Exceptional interviewing, case planning and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional professionalism and personal ethics.
• Must pass a Criminal Record Check, Child and Youth Services Check.
• Valid Driver’s License and access to vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and outreach services utilizing a harm reduction philosophy to vulnerable youth aged 12-24 years
• Establish trust relationships with youth with an aim to develop case planning, de- escalation and goal setting action plans
• Facilitate and provide advocacy for iHuman, clients and their families where necessary with external agencies, government services or community resources
• Other outreach support as necessary

Skills

Harm reduction

Case planning

Interpersonal skills

Professional ethics

Criminal Record Check

Driver’s License

Education

Registered Social Worker designation

Job description

The Virgin Trial – Alberta Theatre Projects The Virgin Trial
Alberta Theatre Projects

Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

Photo Credits

Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

iHuman Youth Society is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mission is to serve marginalized youth to promote their reintegration into the community through a program involving crisis intervention, arts mentorship, and life skills development.

Reporting to the Director Caring Services, the Social Worker will work in a collaborative team to deliver crisis intervention and outreach services to iHuman clientele.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide crisis intervention and outreach services utilizing a harm reduction philosophy to vulnerable youth aged 12-24 years
• Establish trust relationships with youth with an aim to develop case planning, de- escalation and goal setting action plans
• Facilitate and provide advocacy for iHuman, clients and their families where necessary with external agencies, government services or community resources
• Other outreach support as necessary

Qualifications:

• Registered Social Worker designation with Alberta College of Social Work
• Experience working with marginalized populations including vulnerable youth
• Experience facilitating youth with court appearances, accessing treatment etc.
• Knowledge of harm reduction approaches to engaging youth with multiple challenges
  including mental illness, addictions and fetal alcohol syndrome
• Exceptional interviewing, case planning and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional professionalism and personal ethics
• Must pass a Criminal Record Check, Child and Youth Services Check
• Valid Driver’s License and access to vehicle

Hours of Work: 37.5 hour work week, 11:00–7:00pm, flexibility in schedule required

Salary: $39,520 – $47,840 per annum ($19.00-$23.00 p/hr.)

Posting Closes: Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.

Please Note: We appreciate your application. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.