Social Worker II - Continuing Care

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Social Worker II for the Home Living team in the Edmonton area. You will work within an inter-disciplinary team to deliver psychosocial assessments, counseling, and discharge planning for clients of all ages in home settings.

The role involves resource finding, crisis intervention, and coordinating care with internal and external resources, with competition for transition services and palliative care support as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of bachelor's degree in Social Work.
• Active or eligible for registration with the ACSW.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Strong communication, time management and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency with computer programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessment and resource-based interventions.
• Deliver individual, group and family treatment and counselling.
• Perform risk screening, case management and coordination.
• Plan transitions or discharges and engage in prevention activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare team and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Typing speed

MS Office proficiency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Active or eligible ACSW registration

Tools

MS Office

Connect Care

Job description

Your Opportunity:
Assisted Living Alberta is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well and independent in their homes and communities. For more information Assisted Living Alberta. Edmonton Zone Continuing Care provides services through five main program areas: Home Living, Supportive Living, Facility Living, Transition Services and Palliative Care. We are looking for a Social Worker II to join our Home Living team to provide professional support services in the homes of clients of all ages and stages of life. Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker II is involved in the case management of clients, including ongoing assessment, determination of unmet need, and care planning in consultation with clients to achieve client goals utilizing appropriate internal and external resources. Social Worker II work within a Competency Framework that includes personal and professional accountability, systems thinking, creative thinking, communicating and building relationships. In addition, the Social Worker is responsible for the provision of social work services to clients and families including psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, education, advocacy, resource finding, consultation, and making appropriate referrals to members of the multidisciplinary team.
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: Southwest Home Care, Home Living Primary Location: Mother Rosalie Health Services Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 27-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 06-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-JUN-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 60 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends 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:
Basic Cardiac Life Support- Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP). The candidate will have proven communication skills to work cooperatively and effectively with the healthcare team members, patients and their families in a fast-paced environment. Strong professional judgment, initiative, and effective time management skills. At the time of interview, you may be required to demonstrate your computer knowledge and proficiency by completing a hands‑on assessment. You must demonstrate sufficient typing speed to meet workload demand and navigate through various computer programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Visio, Outlook & Internet.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a Continuing Care setting. Knowledge of Connect Care. Palliative Care experience.