Social Worker II

Your Opportunity:

As a Social Worker-Discharge Coordinator, out of the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre, you will have the opportunity to work within a unique diverse environment and enjoy the benefits of a larger team while collaborating with other professionals. As part of a team, you will support clients within the hospital setting to facilitate access to community resources and enhance care through effective communication with the care team. You will support client transitions across the care spectrum of the departments. We embrace the philosophy of person and family-centered care and recognize that each client and family member have 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, coworkers and community partners that will lead to the best client outcomes and enhance quality of life. You will be a strong problem solver while staying organized in a very demanding environment. Located within Fort McMurray which resides on Treaty 8 territory, and the beautiful lands of the Metis. Respecting the historical impacts of colonization, acknowledging traditional Indigenous beliefs and cultures and the diversity of many beliefs among Indigenous peoples. Enjoy this welcoming multicultural community with opportunities for all ages. Discover Canada's boreal forest, four provincial parks, and nearby lakes and rivers. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Northern Living Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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.

Completion of bachelor's degree in Social Work. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).

Past experience with working with various agencies in the Fort McMurray area. Experience with case management and coordination.

As required.