26 Dec
Alberta Health Services
Edmonton
Your Opportunity:
The position provides a range of resource-based services and basic, practical interventions relevant to the service area. The incumbent will assist the Social Worker II with implementation and coordination of resourcing tasks, and should be familiar with healthcare, community and governmental services/resources that can provide support to patients and families. This position requires clinical supervision from a SWII or SWIII regarding work assignments, appropriate interventions and determination of when patient/family care needs require intervention beyond the scope of this role. This position will collaborate with an interprofessional team to facilitate patient family and team resource goals,
as well as acting as a liaison between patients/families and resources and support services. The University of Alberta Hospital is one of Canada’s leading clinical, research, and teaching hospitals, treating more than 700,000 patients annually from western and northern Canada. The hospital offers a wide range of diagnostic and treatment services, including specialized adult services within cardiac sciences, neurosciences, surgery, medicine, orthopedics, renal, critical care, burns, transplant and trauma inpatient programs as well as a vast number of ambulatory clinics. This position is part of the centralized Rehabilitation and Allied Health Program responsible for the adult patient population and will support patients specifically who are within the social work team, concentrating services within the acute and ambulatory service areas. Occasional weekend work is required; the schedule may be negotiable, and part-time positions may afford up to full-time hours on a casual basis. Please ensure your profile concisely outlines your qualifications, experiences, and interests in this position.
Description:
As a Social Worker I, you will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team that provides mental health services to individuals, families, and/or groups at a community-based facility. You will be responsible for the initial screening of patients by gathering and documenting client information, basic assessment, and providing support to clients and their families' short-term needs. You will liaise with and refer clients to appropriate community and government services and support, along with participating in case conferences and team meetings.
Position Details
- Recovery Alberta:N
- Classification:Social Worker
- Union:HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program:Rehabilitation and Allied Health
- Primary Location:U of A Hospital
- Location Details:As Per Location
- Multi-Site:Not Applicable
- FTE:0.60
- Posting End Date:02-JAN-2025
- Employee Class:Regular Part Time
- Date Available:12-JAN-2025
- Hours per Shift:7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks:2
- Shifts per cycle:6
- Shift Pattern:Days, Weekends
- Days Off:As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary:$32.76
- Maximum Salary:$43.50
- Vehicle Requirement:Not Applicable
Required Qualifications
Completion of a diploma in Social Work. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).
Additional Required Qualifications
Recent adult acute care experience required. Knowledge of community and government resources. The candidate will have proven communication skills to work cooperatively and effectively with healthcare team members, patients, and their families in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with inpatients and ambulatory patients with chronic disease.
Preference for candidates with working knowledge of the healthcare system and community resources. Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint is preferred. Familiarity with Netcare, Connect Care, and/or principles of electronic documentation is preferred.
Note: This job description is a general overview of the position and should not be construed as a comprehensive list of tasks or responsibilities.
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