Social Worker II - Hiring Now

We are hiring a resourceful Social Worker II to join our incredible team at Alberta Health Services in Calgary, AB.
Growing your career as a Full Time Social Worker II is an amazing opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in presentation, decision-making and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Social Worker II at Alberta Health Services today!

Your Opportunity:

Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) is an Acute Care hospital with over 1,100 beds. It is the Trauma Centre for Southern Alberta, Eastern British Columbia and Western Saskatchewan. FMC has a Neuro Tertiary Unit as well as the majority of In-Patient Neurological services in Calgary. The present caseload for this position is in Acute Neuro – Unit 100 & 101, with the potential for coverage on any unit/service as required. The caseload for all positions within the Allied Health department may be subject to change based on operational considerations. The successful incumbent will show proficiencies in the following areas: Interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain collaborative working relationships with members of the interdisciplinary team. Self-direction and independent decision making, sound clinical judgment and critical thinking skills. Time management and prioritization skills, with a demonstrated ability to function effectively within a dynamic and challenging environment. Effective communication with a patient and family centered focus. Demonstrates problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills. Creating innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues. Demonstrates commitment to and participation in activities which promote professional and personal growth and development. Actively integrates patient and family centered care principles into own clinical practice. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the values of AHS – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety.

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.

Classification: Social Worker II

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Unit 100 & 101, Allied Health, Acute Neuro

Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.80

Posting End Date: 27-APR-2023

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 07-MAY-2023

Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2024

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 8

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $37.80

Maximum Salary: $50.26

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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

Additional Required Qualifications:

BLS for Health Care Providers Level C CPR certification issued within the last 12 months prior to commencement of employment. Minimum 2 years post qualification experience working with adults including completing complex psycho-social assessments and interventions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience within the past three years working in a fast-paced multidisciplinary setting. Present or past adult acute care experience.

Benefits of working as a Social Worker II in Calgary, AB:

● Excellent benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Attractive package