Social Worker

University-of-Albert; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta invites applications for a Social Worker in a term position based at North Campus, Edmonton. The role is hybrid—four days in the office and one day remote—and runs for one year plus one day from the date of hire.

The position centers on delivering holistic, student-centered support to help students navigate life’s challenges and improve daily stability. Reporting to the Manager of the Social Work Team, you will work within ACSW standards, manage a diverse caseload,

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic, individualized, student-centered support to help students navigate life’s challenges and strengthen daily stability.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and campus/community partners to provide integrated care in line with ACSW Standards of Practice.
• Develop and facilitate psychoeducational workshops and staff consultations as needed.

Job description

This position has a term length of one year plus one day from the date of hire.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person (4 days in office, 1 day remote). Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Reporting directly to the Manager of the Social Work Team, the Social Worker role centers on delivering holistic, individualized, student-centered support aimed at helping students navigate life’s challenges, strengthen daily stability, and facilitate positive change in any area of life. You will operate within ACSW Standards of Practice and legislative frameworks while managing a diverse caseload, spanning mental health, personal wellness, academics, life skill development, family dynamics, system navigation, and other student-identified needs. The Social Worker is a vital actor within multidisciplinary teams and interdisciplinary spaces, collaborating closely with other social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, physicians, and key campus and community partners.

Beyond generalist social work practice and case management, this role includes occasional development and facilitation of psychoeducational workshops, consultations with staff and faculty, with the potential for additional programming opportunities to foster campus education, awareness, and care.