Social Worker II

Your Opportunity:

Bring hope and healing to individuals in need by joining our Tawâw Supportive Housing team in Fort McMurray. In this rewarding role, you'll provide community-based services to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, helping them navigate their mental health journey toward independence and lasting recovery. Tawâw, meaning "come in, you're welcome, there is room for you here" in Cree, is a supportive housing facility that has been operating for about a year. Housed in a renovated hotel, the centre offers 29 units (expandable to 48 beds) and serves Indigenous and chronically homeless individuals with complex medical and social needs. Rooted in Indigenous teachings, Tawâw emphasizes recovery, cultural connection, and holistic care. With the support of our close-knit, interdisciplinary team and experienced Clinical Educators, you'll deliver compassionate, culturally informed care to empower individuals on their path to stability and independence. 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 provide a range of social work services to patients and their families. Your services may include:

1. Psychosocial assessment
2. Resource-based interventions
3. Individual, group and family treatment
4. Risk screening
5. Counselling
6. Case management and coordination
7. Transition or discharge planning
8. Prevention, promotion and public awareness activities

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: 15-APR-2025
Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
Date Available: 25-APR-2025
Temporary End Date: 09-MAR-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 4
Shifts per cycle: 20
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: As Per Rotation
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:

Minimum 3-year experience working in a Community Addictions and Mental Health setting doing outreach work including work with the vulnerable population.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of philosophy of Harm reduction practice. Experience working with vulnerable populations. Demonstrated effective communication skills. Nonviolent crisis intervention training. Ability to foster partnerships, establish and maintain strong working relationships with public agencies and government.