Social Worker II (2025-0159)

Carewest Innovative Health Care; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carewest Innovative Health Care is seeking a Social Worker for the Neuro Rehabilitation Program in Calgary. The role involves supporting clients and families in navigating social and financial challenges related to care. This opportunity is ideal for those with an educational background in Social Work and experience in clinical settings, specifically in gerontology.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized degree program in Social Work or equivalent.
• Registered with Alberta Association of Social Workers.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in clinical and continuing care roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients and families with social and financial issues related to continuing care.
• Collaborate with Community Care Coordinator for discharge planning.
• Communicate with client and family on discharge progress.

Skills

Communication

Counseling

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Position Details

Position Status: Casual Location: Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre, Social Work Neuro Rehab BW Hours: 0.00 FTE: 0.00 Shift: Days Shift Times: 0800-1615 Union: HSAA Rate of Pay: $38.56 - $51.27

Date Competition Closes: June 18, 2025

The Opportunity

Position Summary:

Responsible for assisting clients and families with social and financial issues related to continuing care admissions or return to the community. Collaborating with the Community Care Coordinator, Transition Services to assist with the development of the discharge plan. Communicating with the client and family about progress toward the appropriate discharge location.

Program Summary: Neuro Rehabilitation Program – for adults who have had a neurological injury, such as a stroke, and require additional assessment, recuperation and rehabilitation before returning to the community.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Graduation from a recognized degree program in Social Work or equivalent program Registered with Alberta Association of Social Workers;

- Driver’s License

- Minimum of 2 years experience in a combination of clinical and continuing care roles;

- Gerontology experience is preferred