Social worker II
Alberta Health Services’ Transition Services and Seniors Health program based in Red Deer, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Social worker II. Alberta Health Services’ Transition Services and Seniors Health program assists seniors in transitioning between healthcare settings. It offers support for seniors’ health needs and helps them navigate the healthcare system. It ensures continuity of care for seniors, promotes independence, and enhances their overall well-being during transitional periods, contributing to improved health outcomes and quality of life for seniors in Alberta. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Alberta Health Services
Program: Transition Services and Seniors Health
Unit: Social Workers and Continuing Care Counselors
Position: Social worker II
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $38.56 – $51.27 hourly
Employment Type: Regular/Full Time
Job Category: Social Work
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
FTE: 1.00
Location: 2845 Bremner Ave, Red Deer, AB T4R 1S2, Canada
Primary Location: Red Deer Bremner Ave Comm Hlth
Shift: Days (7.75 Hours per Shift)
Length of Shift in weeks: 4
Shifts per cycle: 20
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Job ID: ALB00421579
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of bachelor’s degree in Social Work
Experience: Candidates should have minimum 2 years of experience in the relevant field
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should be active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) and possess a Driver’s License and a vehicle, as they are required
- The candidates should demonstrate a high degree of independence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, along with an ability to prioritize workload
- The candidates should possess a reliable vehicle and a valid Driver’s License and Previous experience working in the healthcare system
- The candidates should have completed provisional registration requirements and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The candidates should have knowledge of relevant legislative Acts and experience with guardianship, trusteeship, personal directives, and capacity assessment processes
- The candidates should have knowledge and experience working with Income Support programs at community, provincial, and federal levels
- The candidates should have knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Teams and have experience working within an interdisciplinary team
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to work both independently and within multidisciplinary teams to provide family and patient-centered care across acute care and community settings
- The candidates should be able to provide psychosocial services using a collaborative approach to support clients, families, and health professionals across the continuum of care, including acute care, home care, supportive living, and long-term care
- The candidates should be able to conduct supportive counseling, resource-based interventions, psychosocial assessments, comprehensive risk assessments, cognitive screening, and support transitions and discharge planning
- The candidates should be able to provide education to clients and their families on substitute decision-making, available resources, and supports within and external to Alberta Health Services
- The candidates should be able to deliver a range of social work services to patients and their families, including psychosocial assessment, resource-based interventions, individual, group, and family treatment, risk screening, counseling, case management, coordination, transition or discharge planning, and prevention, promotion, and public awareness activities
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!