Evaluate the effectiveness of social programs
Interview client individually, in families, or in groups, to assess their situation and problems to determine the types of services required
Provide counsel and therapy to help clients resolve social and personal problems
Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient's outcomes
Develop prevention and intervention programs to meet community needs
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Provincial certificate of registration
Membership with the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW)
Family
Medical specialization Medical social work
Security and safety Criminal record check
Child welfare check
Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence
Own vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced workplace
Work under pressure
Large caseload
Personal suitability Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Interpersonal awareness
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Values and ethics
Experience 3 years to less than 5 years
Employment terms options Day
Group insurance benefits
Mileage paid
Long term perks Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits On-site recreation and activities
Other benefits
Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Team building opportunities
Wellness program
Support for persons with disabilities Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities




Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Support for Veterans Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers




Support for mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)
Supports for visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
SOCIAL Interest in mentoring in order to counsel and provide therapy to clients to help them develop skills to deal with and resolve their social and personal problems; in serving on interdisciplinary teams of professionals working with client groups; in assisting in community development; and in providing mediation services
INNOVATIVE Interest in co-ordinating information to plan programs of assistance including referral to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services; in conducting social research; and in developing prevention and intervention programs to meet community needs
DIRECTIVE Interest in investigating cases of child abuse and neglect and in taking authorized protective action; may supervise other social workers
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Do you care about social justice? Are you empathetic and resourceful, with strong interpersonal and critical-thinking skills? Then you may enjoy a career as a social worker.

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📌 Social Worker (Alberta)
🏢 Alberta
📍 Alberta