Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Working collaboratively and as part of an interdisciplinary team the Social Worker II provides bio-psychosocial assessment, resource navigation, crisis intervention, education, supportive counselling, advocacy and consultation as part of their day-to-day work. The Social Worker II has excellent working knowledge of community and financial resources (AISH, Income Support, Canada Pension, Alberta Seniors Benefits) as well as various legislative acts that impact health services (Personal Directives Act, AGTA, Mental Health Act). The Social Worker makes appropriate referrals to services that are both internal and external to the healthcare setting and works collaboratively with community agencies/programs for the benefit of patients and families. This position requires the ability to prioritize workload, analyze complex problems and identify viable care plans and solutions to address psychosocial needs. The incumbent demonstrates the ability to work both independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. The Social Worker II contributes to non-patient care activities including program planning, evaluation, quality improvement research and staff development, along with other duties as required by the position.

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: Inpatient Rehab and Geriatrics
• Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.90
• Posting End Date: 29-JUN-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 08-AUG-2023
• Temporary End Date: 28-AUG-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 9
• 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:

Minimum 2 years of social work experience, preferably in a health care setting. This position requires a high degree of independence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, an ability to prioritize workload. Ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Outlook and Teams is an asset. Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience working in an interdisciplinary team is preferred. Knowledge of relevant legislative Acts and experience with guardianship, trusteeship, personal directives and capacity assessment processes is an asset. In-depth knowledge and in working with Income Support programs at a community/provincial/federal level (AISH, Alberta Works, CPP, OAS, ASB) is preferred.

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.

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