Social Worker II - Opioid Dependency and Enhanced Addiction

🔍 Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, Forensic Assessment Comm Serv

📁: Social Work

📅   : ALB00428459 Requisition #

📅   : Apr 24, 2024 Post Date

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Classification: Social Worker II

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Opioid Dependency Program, Narcotic Transition Services, Addiction Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine

Primary Location: Forensic Assessment Comm Serv

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.76

Posting End Date: 01-MAY-2024

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 17-JUN-2024

Temporary End Date: 04-JUL-2025

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 45

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

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:

Must have a minimum of 3 - 5 years of previous experience working with people who have been prescribed different forms of opioid replacement therapy for addiction. Must have experience working with vulnerable populations including those living with addictions and mental health concerns. Must be able to work independently with occasional review, having the consultation support of a Manager or Supervisor. Demonstrated clinical skills in assessment, intervention, and system navigation and case management required. Knowledge of counselling modalities to work with people accessing care who want support in their recovery. Experience working in an interdisciplinary setting is required. Effective case management skills are required. Commitment to Family and Client Centered Care is required. Knowledge of and ability to apply the principles of trauma-informed care in all interactions with clients. Excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills are required. Demonstrated knowledge of the community and the ability to collaborate with community partners required. Experience working in an interdisciplinary setting is required. Must be able to bend, lift, walk distances, carry items. NVCI or immediate registration into the next available course is required. Suicide Prevention training.

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Calm, warm and engaging style with the ability to engage various populations. Experience with Connect Care.

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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