Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Within Cancer Care Alberta (CCA), Supportive Care services are provided by a team of health care professionals dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of those affected by cancer in Alberta by providing support from the time of cancer diagnosis, through treatment and beyond. The professional team within CCA are leaders in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and palliative care, all on a foundation of world-class research. The Social Work (SW) team at the Cross Cancer Institute needs a permanent part-time SWII to join the team. The SWII plays a crucial role in empowering patients with cancer to address the social determinants of health. You will provide bridging support and supportive counselling. If you are a patient-centered collaborator with social work experience and a passion for working in cancer care, this job is for you. Reporting to the Manager, the SWII is involved working to full scope of practice in referrals triage, screening, assessment, intervention, quality improvement initiatives, research & service evaluation. The successful applicant will support and consult with patients/families, colleagues, and internal/external agencies to provide coordinated interdisciplinary care, including resources and supportive counselling. This role supports inpatient units, but also outpatients as required. The SWII engages in continuous professional development & education. With the team, you will support orientation/mentorship of new staff/students. Effective time management & excellent written/verbal communication skills are essential in this role. You will be skilled at developing collaborative partnerships with community programs to help facilitate access to services for ongoing needs. Caseload for all positions within Psychosocial Oncology subject to change based on operational considerations. Some flexibility in hours of work over 3 days/week.
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: Cancer Care Alberta
• Classification: Social Worker II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Psychosocial Oncology
• Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 07-OCT-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 20-OCT-2025
• Hours per Shift: 6.5
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $38.56
• Maximum Salary: $51.27
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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) through Heart & Stroke Foundation. A minimum of 2 years' post-degree (Social Work) experience. Demonstrated experience working in an urban adult cancer care setting, palliative care, inpatient and/or outpatient care in the last 2 years. Within the last two years, experience providing virtual care. In-depth knowledge and experience of advanced care planning, income security programs, housing, and support services. Demonstrated skills in assessment, intervention, system navigation, supportive counselling and case management. Demonstrated dedication to professional development. Proficient with electronic medical systems (e.g. Connect Care). Proficient with Microsoft Suite (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook). Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage competing priorities. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working within chronic disease management framework with adults in urban outpatient settings within last 5 years. Experience in an adult acute care setting within the last 5 years. Experience facilitating groups & providing education to patients/families about cancer. Experience with and knowledge of community and financial resources as well as grief and loss. Experience developing partnerships / collaborations within and across organizations.

Skills Required