Social Worker II

Reporting to the Manager of Allied Health, the Social Worker II provides a range of social work services in both hospital and community health settings in the community of Whitecourt and surrounding areas. Working collaboratively and as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, the Social Worker II delivers service to patients and families from across the health care continuum including acute care, continuing care, supportive living and community health sectors. The Social Worker II provides bio-psychosocial assessment, resource navigation, crisis intervention, education, supportive and adjustment counselling, advocacy and consultation as part of their day-to-day work. The Social Worker II has excellent working knowledge of 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 bio-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.

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).

Minimum of 2 years prior Social Work experience. This position requires a high degree of independence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to prioritize workload on a daily basis. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Prior experience working within a healthcare environment is an asset. Knowledge of decision-making legislation and capacity assessment process is preferred. In-depth knowledge of Income Support programs at a community/provincial/federal level (AISH, Alberta Works, CPP, OAS, ASB) is preferred. Ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and Teams is preferred. Prior use of an EMR such as Meditech or Connect Care.