Social Worker II

Alberta Health Services; Grande Prairie; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Social Worker II, where you'll be part of a dedicated interdisciplinary team. In this role, you will provide essential social work services to patients and their families, focusing on psychosocial assessments, counselling, and case management. This position offers a competitive salary and a Remote Retention Allowance, ensuring that you are rewarded for your valuable contributions. With a commitment to community health, this organization plays a vital role in promoting well-being and recovery for individuals in need. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Remote Retention Allowance

Competitive Pay

Health Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Active or eligible registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).
• Knowledge of child and youth development.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to patients and families.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and resource-based interventions.
• Manage cases and coordinate care for clients.

Skills

Psychosocial Assessment

Counselling

Case Management

Resource-Based Interventions

Risk Screening

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Your Opportunity:

In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently offers a Remote Retention Allowance of up to $3,000 annually. This allowance is non-pensionable and paid on an hourly basis for all hours at the basic pay rate. Please note, this position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying to this posting, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

Description:

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

Location and Classification:
- Acute Care Alberta, Primary Care Alberta, Recovery Alberta
- Classification: Social Worker II
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Child and Youth, Mental Health and Addictions
- Primary Location: Grande Prairie Mental Health
- FTE: 1.00
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift: 4 weeks
- Shifts per cycle: 14
- Days Off: As per rotation
- Salary Range: $38.56 to $51.27 per hour
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License and Vehicle

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work
- Active or eligible registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW)

Additional Qualifications:
- Knowledge of child and youth development
- Willingness to work in both office and community settings

Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of community and North Zone Child and Youth resources