social services worker

Bridgeway connection services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Edmonton is seeking a dedicated social services worker to provide support and assistance to clients. The role includes preparing reports, conducting social research, and providing crisis intervention. Candidates should possess a college diploma and relevant certificates. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage of $36.20.

Benefits

Dental plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in social services.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certificate required.
• First Aid and CPR Certificates required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories.
• Conduct social research.
• Refer offenders to community and social services programs.
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention.
• Implement life skills workshops.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Interpersonal awareness

Client focus

Flexibility

Initiative

Team player

Organized

Education

College certificate or diploma (1-2 years)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Job title: social services worker

Posted on September 22, 2025 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Bridgeway connection services. Direct Apply. Sign in to apply directly on Job Bank, or sign up for a Plus account to get started.

Location: Edmonton, AB T6L 4Z2. Work location: On site. Salary: $36.20 HOURLY, 32 to 35 hours per week. Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time. Shifts: Morning, Day, Evening, Night. Starts as soon as possible.

Source: Job Bank #3404463. Vacancies: 5.

Advertised until: 2025-10-22.

Note: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

Health benefits: Dental plan. Other benefits: Free parking available.

Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada may apply; other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit may also apply.

Important notice: Any fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

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Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories.
• Appraise clients\' needs or eligibility for specific services.
• Conduct social research.
• Implement life skills workshops.
• Refer offenders to community and social services programs.
• Assess client\'s relevant skill strengths and development needs.
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention.
• Supervise children\'s visits with parents to ensure their safety.
• Assist offenders in pre-release and release planning.
• Implement substance abuse treatment programs.
• Implement behaviour management programs.
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions.
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients.
• Maintain program statistics for evaluation and research.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs.
• Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff.
• Assist clients/guests with special needs.
• Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services.

Qualifications and Education

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.
• Work site environment: Child welfare; personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders); socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance); early intervention programming for at-risk youth.
• Work setting: Work in employer\'s/client\'s home; community agency; children\'s services facility; social service or charity agency.

Credentials

• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Target audience

• Aboriginal groups
• Adolescents
• Children
• Elderly
• Families

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

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