Social Worker - Child Development Services
- Classification: Social Worker
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Department: (ACH)SW CHILD DEV
- Primary Location: Child Development Centre
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 18-FEB-2020
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp Full Time
- Date Available: 16-MAR-2020
- Temporary End Date: 14-SEP-2020
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $31.41
- Maximum Salary: $41.70
- Vehicle Requirement: N/A
Completion of diploma in Social Work. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum of 2 years’ experience supporting families of children with a neurodevelopmental and/or medical disorder. Familiarity with the impact a child’s developmental challenges may have on family dynamics. Familiarity with a variety of community supports available for children and their families to support ongoing development, health and well-being. Sound working knowledge and familiarity with government programs that support children and families (e.g. Program Unit Funding, Family Supports for Children with Disabilities, NHIB, AISH). Demonstrated ability to provide both one to one and group support to families. Excellent time management, problem solving and prioritization skills. Demonstrated level of comfort with domestic violence and child maltreatment disclosure.
Preferred Qualifications:Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a pediatric multi-disciplinary setting. Completion of non-violent crisis intervention. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to family centered care as reflected in practice. Education, through courses or workshops, in dealing with people in crisis situations.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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