Social Worker II

Alberta Health Services; Alberta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Alberta is looking for a Social Worker II to join their inter-disciplinary team at the Fort McMurray Recovery Centre. This role involves providing essential social work services including psychosocial assessments, counseling, and case management. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Social Work and experience with vulnerable populations. The position offers competitive salaries ranging from $38.56 to $51.27 per hour, with additional allowances and is temporary full-time.

Qualifications

• Completion of bachelor's degree in Social Work.
• Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).
• Authorization to perform restricted psychosocial intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and resource-based interventions.
• Deliver individual, group, and family treatment services.
• Coordinate case management and discharge planning.

Skills

Vulnerable populations experience

Understanding of the Mental Health Act

Experience in recovery from Addiction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Your Opportunity

This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Description

As a Social Worker II, you will be a member of an inter-disciplinary team and provides a range of social work services to patients and their families. Your services may include psychosocial assessment, resource-based interventions, individual, group and family treatment, risk screening, counselling, case management and coordination, transition or discharge planning, and prevention, promotion and public awareness activities.

Job Details

• Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
• Classification: Social Worker II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Tawaw Supportive Housing
• Primary Location: Fort McMurray Recovery Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 17-DEC-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-JAN-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $38.56
• Maximum Salary: $51.27
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications

Completion of bachelor's degree in Social Work. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).

Additional Required Qualifications

Previous experience in working with vulnerable populations. Previous experience working with individuals in various stages of recovery from Addiction. Strong understanding of the Mental Health Act. Authorization to perform restricted psychosocial intervention.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in bed-based addiction services or community addiction and mental health services.