Social Worker

The Alex; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health center in Calgary seeks a Social Worker dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals. The role involves developing service plans, advocating for clients, and providing crisis intervention, all aimed at enhancing client wellness. Candidates must hold a Social Work degree and be registered in Alberta.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Coverage

Health / Wellness Spending Accounts

RRSP and Student Loan Repayment Program

Personal Days

Floating Holiday

Sick / Wellness Days

Employee Family Assistance Plan

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with diploma/undergraduate degree.
• Experience with vulnerable clients required.
• Skills in crisis management and assessment are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop client-centered service plans in collaboration with clients.
• Facilitate access to essential services and monitor client progress.
• Provide crisis support and solution-focused counseling.

Skills

Crisis management

Strong communication

Client engagement

Advocacy

Assessment skills

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or Undergraduate degree in Social Work

Active registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers

Job description

Are you a Social Worker driven to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals? Do you believe in meeting people where they’re at and walking alongside them in their wellness journey? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can advocate for clients and connect them with essential services? If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

What We Do

The Alex is a beacon of hope for Calgary’s most vulnerable citizens, offering wrap-around health care, housing, social, and wellness programs. With a patient and client-centered approach, we envision a community where every individual is valued and empowered to thrive. Our mission is to improve quality of life through accessible and integrated health, housing, and social services. With five decades of experience, we have earned a reputation for tackling tough health and social issues, guiding individuals on their journey from crisis to wellness, and from challenge to change.

Reporting to the Team Lead , Community Programs, and working collaboratively with the broader team of professionals at The Alex, the Social Worker is responsible for using a variety of approaches to support Alex clients to develop a goal / care plan to help clients address identified needs, achieve goals, improve outcomes, and move forward with their lives as quickly as is reasonable.

What You Will Do :

• In collaboration with clients, develop a service plan that is strength based, client centered, and traumainformed.
• Arrange, coordinate, and advocate for delivery and access to a range of programs and services designed to meet client needs and goals.
• Monitor client progress towards their personal goals, and improved outcomes and quality oflife.
• Connect, accompany and provide clients to appropriate services and resources in the community, at home, or at The Alex, as required.
• Coordinate service providers, ensuring a smooth delivery ofservice.
• Complete, collect, and assist with data collection and entry as directed.
• Ensure timely communication with all service agencies providing service to our clients.
• Provide crisis support and solution-focused brief counselling and motivationalinterviewing.
• Maintain client confidentiality and clearboundaries.
• Represent the program and the agency in the community in a professionalmanner.
• Work collaboratively with all team members to provide excellent service and achieve program outcomes.
• Facilitate and / or support group programs and drop-in services asdirected.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring :

• Diploma or Undergraduate degree in Social Work is required.
• Active registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers is required.
• Experience working with vulnerableclients.
• Commitment to data collection.
• Strong crisis management and communication skills with the ability to engageclients.
• Ability to confidently and comfortably administer questionnaires that include sensitive questions and maintaining boundaries while doing so.
• Ability to receive direction and collaborate with others to achieve agreed upongoals.
• Ability to work in a changing, sometimes demanding workenvironment.
• Skills in assessment, support and intervention, consultation, crisis counselling andadvocacy.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as with ateam.
• Training in any of the following is considered an asset : Applied Suicide Intervention Training, Mental Health First Aid, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, and MotivationalInterviewing.
• A good understanding of Indigenous issues including strong cultural knowledge and ceremonial experience is an asset.
• The ability to collaborate and network within the urban Indigenous community including working effectively with Elders and following traditionalprotocols.
• Proficiency in an Indigenous language is considered anasset.
• Class 5 driver’s license, personal vehicle for business use, clean 3-year drivers abstract, and $2 million liability coverage are required.
• First Aid (Basic or Intermediate) – Level C CPR & AED within 30 days of hire date; certification must be valid for a minimum of 6 months upon hire.
• A satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal record clearance and child welfare intervention check are required.
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada : Calls to Action.

Work Environment and Hours :

• The Alex Community Health Centre : – 2 Ave SE, Calgary, AB
• 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours / week)
• This is a full-time, permanent position.
• Continuousextendedperiodsofsitting,with somestanding andwalking(sometimesupordownstairwells).
• Occasionaldrivingaspartofworkduties.
• Occasionalphysicalactionrequirestheabilitytobend / crouch,reachaboveshoulderheight,kneel / crawl,and carry objects (up to 20 lbs.) throughout shift.
• Occasional time outside in all weather conditions.

What We Offer :

Some of the great benefits The Alex has to offer include :

• Medical and Dental Coverage
• Health / Wellness Spending Accounts
• RRSP and / or Student Loan Repayment Program and / or Mortgage Repayment Accelerator Program (up to 5% match)
• Personal Days
• Floating Holiday
• Sick / Wellness Days
• Employee Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)
• Professional Development

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