Job Description

Your Opportunity:Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be involved triaging referrals and in the provision of Social Work services to children and families. Services include psychosocial assessment, coaching and intervention, education, advocacy and resource finding. The Social Worker may also support families with wayfinding and referrals to other programs and agencies. The successful candidate will display empathy and recognize the unique views, perceptions and experiences of clients and families as a foundation for building strong relationships. Active listening skills will support you in establishing trust with clients and colleagues and you will be able to adjust approach to communicate effectively with those from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Strong cultural competence and indigenous awareness is essential. You will be highly organized, demonstrate excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills and show professional commitment to learning and growth.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.

• Classification: Social Worker II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Allied Health - Pediatric Community Rehabilitation
• Primary Location: Northgate Mall
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 27-JUN-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 07-JUL-2024
• Temporary End Date: 13-JUN-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 36
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• 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 of one year experience working with Pediatric population. Trauma Informed Care Training. Working knowledge of Access Mental Health, Persons with Developmental Disabilities and funded service providers. Knowledge of the Office of the Public Guardian/Trustee program. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills. Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills. Preferred Qualifications:Pediatric social work experience in a rehabilitation or community-based setting. Use of Meditech or another electronic medical record for direct patient documentation. Experience working in small groups or individually with children and families.Please note:All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end 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.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Alberta Health Services