Social Worker II

Alberta Health Services; Smoky Lake; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Smoky Lake Community Health seeks a Social Worker II to support patient transitions and care coordination across Acute, Home and Community Care, and Continuing Care settings. You will provide psychosocial assessment, counseling, case management and discharge planning.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in social work, active ACSW registration, Basic Life Support, and a valid driver's license for travel in the North Zone. Regular Part Time 0.80 FTE.

Qualifications

• Completion of bachelor's degree in Social Work.
• Active or eligible for registration with ACSW.
• Certification in Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider.
• Driver's License with vehicle suitable for North Zone travel 12 months of the year.

Responsibilities

• Psychosocial assessment and resource-based interventions.
• Individual, group and family treatment and risk screening.
• Case management, coordination, and discharge planning.

Skills

Social Work

Communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

The Social Worker II - Assisted Living Alberta plays a key role in supporting patient transitions and care coordination across Acute Care, Home and Community Care, and Continuing Care Home settings. This role provides clinical social work services with a strong focus on financial assessment, resource navigation, psychosocial evaluation, counseling, case management, and discharge planning.The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative healthcare team. This role requires adaptability, critical thinking, and a commitment to patient-centered care within a fast-paced and evolving environment.This position primarily supports the town of Smoky Lake, with the possibility of providing services to nearby communities as needed. Responsibilities span Acute Care, Home and Community Care, and Continuing Care Homes. Travel is required, and a reliable vehicle with business insurance is necessary. Mileage or travel-related compensation is provided by the employer.This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive for new hires of up to $60,000, based on the length of their Return for Service. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca.

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.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Social Worker II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: ALA North Zone Social Work
• Primary Location: Smoky Lake Community Health
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 14-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 26-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.14
• Maximum Salary: $56.02
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Social Worker II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: ALA North Zone Social Work
• Primary Location: Smoky Lake Community Health
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 14-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 26-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.14
• Maximum Salary: $56.02
• 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:

Certification in Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider.Drivers License with vehicle suitable for North Zone travel 12 months of the year.

Preferred Qualifications:

Connect Care training.Non Violent Crisis Intervention certification.Certification in Basic Life Support - Healthcare ProviderA minimum of one year of experience in Acute Care, Continuing Care, and/or Home Care.Enhanced knowledge of community based housing supports and services.Experience and knowledge related to AHS/ALA system navigation, placement processes, transitions in care, and available financial supports.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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