Social Worker II

Within Cancer Care Alberta (CCA), Supportive Care services are provided by a team of health care professionals dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing support from the time of cancer diagnosis, through treatment and beyond. The team of professionals that work within CCA are leaders in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and palliative care, all on a foundation of world-class research. The Social Work team at the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre needs a temporary full-time Social Worker II (SWII) to join the team. The SWII plays a crucial role in empowering patients and their caregivers to address the social determinants of health. If you are a patient-centered collaborator with social work experience and a passion for working in cancer care, this job is for you. Under general supervision from the Manager and Team Lead, the SWII participates in referral triage, screening, resource and supportive counselling, psychoeducational groups, quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation. The SWII also engages in continuous professional development and strives to work to their full scope of practice. Along with the team, the SWII supports orientation and mentorship of new employees and students. Effective time management and excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential in this role. The applicant will be skilled at developing collaborative partnerships with community programs to help facilitate access to services for ongoing needs. The caseload and hours of work for all positions within the program may be subject to change based on operational needs. This position will start in outpatient clinics but may orient to cross-cover inpatient areas of service.

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).

Current registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers. Basic Cardiac Life Support-Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) through Heart & Stroke Foundation. A minimum of 1-year post-degree (Social Work) experience. Demonstrated experience working in an urban adult cancer care setting, palliative care, and outpatient care in the last 2 years. Within the last two years, experience providing virtual care. In-depth knowledge and experience of advance care planning, income security programs, housing, and support services. Experience providing supportive counseling. Demonstrated skills in assessment, intervention, system navigation and case management. Demonstrated dedication to professional development. Proficient with electronic medical systems (e.g., ARIA, SCM, Connect Care). Proficient with Microsoft Suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

Experience working within a chronic disease management framework with adult populations in an urban outpatient setting within the last 5 years. Experience working in an adult acute care setting within the last 5 years. Experience facilitating groups. Experience providing education to patients and families about cancer. Experience with and knowledge of community and financial resources, and grief and loss. Experience developing partnerships / collaborations within and across organizations.