Social Worker Ii - Medicine Hat, Canada - Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services

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Medicine Hat, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Your Opportunity:

Working collaboratively and as part of an interdisciplinary team the Social Worker II provides bio-psychosocial assessment, resource navigation, crisis intervention, education, supportive counselling, advocacy and consultation as part of their day-to-day work.

The Social Worker II has excellent working knowledge of community and 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 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.

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: Inpatient Rehab and Geriatrics
Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.

90

Posting End Date: 26-JUL-2023

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 08-AUG-2023

Temporary End Date: 28-AUG-2024

Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 9
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $38.56
Maximum Salary: $51.27
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:

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience working in an interdisciplinary team is preferred. Knowledge of relevant legislative Acts and experience with guardianship, trusteeship, personal directives and capacity assessment processes is an asset.

In-depth knowledge and in working with Income Support programs at a community/provincial/federal level (AISH, Alberta Works, CPP, OAS, ASB) is preferred.