At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clients and families through transitions in acute care and community settings.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Alberta Health Services focused on person-centered care.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, remote retention allowance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team atmosphere with excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Social Work and 2 years of clinical experience required.
The predicted salary is between 87600 - 116000 $ per year.
Your Opportunity: We are seeking a Social Worker II with strong affinity toward person-centered care practices to join our team. The Social Worker II - Intensive Home Care Team will have the opportunity to work within a unique and diverse environment and enjoy the benefits of a larger team while collaborating with other professionals. As part of a team, you will support the transition experience of clients/families in the acute care system and in the community from the time of referral to placement, ensuring financial, legal, and supportive documents are in place in preparation for upcoming transitions. We embrace the philosophy of person and family centered care and recognize that each client and family member has unique values, personal history, and an equal right to dignity, respect, and to participate fully in their environment. Your success will come from creating partnerships and relationships with clients, families, and coworkers that will lead to the best client outcomes and enhance quality of life.
As a Social Worker II, you will be a member of an inter-disciplinary team and provide 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
- Prevention, promotion, and public awareness activities
Required Qualifications:
- Completion of bachelor's degree in Social Work
- Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW)
- Current BLS-HCP certification
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in the clinical area of medical social work
- Specific experience in the homecare environment is essential
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Ability to establish positive, trusting working relationships with a wide variety of clients and families
- Ability to organize and set priorities
- Considerable initiative and judgement
- Experience working within an interdisciplinary team
- Demonstrated computer proficiency
Preferred Qualifications:
- Meditech/Connect Care and Care Manager training
- Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative partnerships and relationships
Social Worker II in Grande Prairie employer: Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services is an exceptional employer that prioritizes patient care and quality improvement, making it a rewarding place for professionals in the healthcare sector. With a strong commitment to employee development, collaborative work culture, and a focus on meaningful impact, this role offers unique opportunities to lead initiatives that enhance patient relations across the province. Located in Alberta, employees benefit from a supportive environment that values innovation and continuous learning.
